Households in Pembrokeshire will this week be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for that address is correct.
The enquiry is part of Pembrokeshire County Council’s annual canvass of households.
The aim is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date, and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
With important National Assembly of Wales and Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May, 2016, this is an early opportunity for residents to make sure that they will be able to take part.
Ian Westley, Electoral Registration Officer at Pembrokeshire County Council said: “Anyone that wants to vote must be registered. To make sure you are able to have your say at the elections next year, simply check the form when it arrives and respond as promptly as possible.
“It’s particularly important that anyone who has moved address recently looks out for this information to ensure that they are registered.”
Rhydian Thomas, Head of Wales Office at the Electoral Commission said: “The annual canvass is an opportunity for people to check whether they’re registered. It’s essential for a healthy democracy that everyone who is entitled to vote is able to so, and that voter registration is easier than ever with the online system of registration.
“If you have changed address in the last year, it’s likely that you will need to register at your new address, so be sure to check the form as soon as it arrives.”
Anyone who has any questions should call the helpline on 01437 775844 or email IER@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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