Electoral Services FAQ's
What is the Register of Electors ?
The Register of Electors is a list of all the people eligible to
vote who reside in the area.
It is published on the 1st December each year and is in force
for the following twelve months. There are two versions of the
electoral register - the full register and the edited register.
The full register lists everyone who is
entitled to vote. This register can be viewed under supervision at
any of the community contact centres at either Pershore, Evesham or
Droitwich. Only certain people and
organisations can have copies of the full register, and they can
only use it for specified purposes. These include electoral
purposes, the prevention and detection of crime and checking your
identity when you apply for credit. The law says who can have a
copy of the full register and what they can use it for. The full
list of such persons and purposes is given in the Representation of
the People (England & Wales) (Amendment) Regulations
2002.
The edited version leaves out the names and
addresses of people who have asked for their names to be excluded
from that version of the register. The edited register can be
bought by anyone who asks for a copy and they may use it for any
purpose. There are prescribed fees for the purchase of this
register.
Purchasing the Register of Electors
To purchase this register please contact the elections office on
01386 565437 or email elections@wychavon.gov.uk.
For more information view our Electoral Registration in
Great Britian (83.81 KB).
How can I register to vote ?
There are two ways to register to vote by Annual Canvass or by
Rolling registration.
Annual Canvass - Each year between September
and November we send a form to every household on our records
asking for the details to be checked, and updated where necessary.
If the details have not changed you must still re-register by
either calling the FREEPHONE telephone registration number shown on
the form, by using the internet registration site, by the text
registering system or by signing the form and returning it to us by
post. This will ensure that you remain registered.
Rolling Registration - You can apply to be
added to the Register between December and August by completing an
Application to
Register form (42.14 KB). If you have moved house or
are not regisistered. Once completed, send the form to us and we
will process your application promptly.
There is a statutory timetable for adding names to the
register by. We will write to you to confirm that your application
has been accepted once the necessary deadline has passed.
Following your initial registration you must ensure that you
complete and return the Annual Canvass form which will be sent to
your property in August to remain registered.
Who can register to vote ?
You can register to vote if you are:
- Aged 18, or will become 18, during the "life" of the Register
of Electors.
- A British or Commonwealth Citizen, or;
- A European Union Citizen
You must
- Be a resident in the Wychavon area, or
- Have made a Service voter Declaration (see link below), or
- Have registered as an Oversees elector (see link below)
The fact that you pay Council Tax does not mean that you will be
automatically registered to vote. We are not allowed to base the
Register of Electors on the Council Tax Register.
If you are not registered you will not be able to vote and you
will have difficulty obtaining credit or opening a bank
account.
For more information view our 'Who Can Vote?'
leaflet (90.87 KB)
Why should I register on the Register of Electors ?
If you are not registered at election time you will not be able
to vote.
Also, credit agencies use the Register of Electors for credit
reference purposes and if you are not included you may find it
difficult to obtain credit, open a bank account, or get a
mortgage.
It is your responsibility to register and it is in fact an
offence to fail to do so. You can be fined up to £1,000 for failing
to return your Annual Canvass form.
How do I change my address or name on the Register of Electors
?
Changing address does not mean that you leave your vote behind
because the Register is updated at the beginning of the month from
January to September. You can change your registration by
completing an Application to
Register form (42.14 KB). We will even inform
the Council at your old address that you have moved in order that
you can be taken off their records.
The fact that you pay Council Tax does not mean that you will be
automatically registered to vote. We are not allowed to base the
Register of Electors on the Council Tax Register.
Change of name - if your name has altered since you registered
you can alter your details by completing an Amendment to the
Register of Electors form. (7.06 KB)
How can I check that I am registered to vote at my current
address ?
The Register of Electors is available for public inspection at
our community contact centres.
or, you can telephone us on 01386 565437 or email to check whether you
are registered.
How do I register to vote if I am in the Services ?
If you, or your spouse, are in the Army, Navy or the RAF, or if
you (or your spouse) are a Crown Servant, you can either;
- Make a Special
Declaration (31.56 KB) which will allow you to
register at the address you would live at if you were not in the
services, or at your last registered address, if you do not have a
permanent residence.or;
- Register as normal elector at the address you normally live at
by completing an Application to
Register for Elections form (42.14 KB) or by
completing the Annual Canvass form which is sent to every property
every Autumn.
How can I get Electoral forms in - large print / Audio / or
different languages ?
Either contact the registration officer on 01386 565437,
email or visit the
electoral commission site for further details.
How can I find my district councillor?
Follow this link to find your District
Councillor
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