Don’t lose your vote in 2012

VOTER registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across Carmarthenshire.

People are urged to return them as soon as possible to make their voices heard in the local elections taking place in May 2012.

Electoral Registration Officer Mark James said: “Registering to vote is very simple. All you have to do is update the annual canvass form with the details of everyone in your household who is eligible to vote and return as soon as possible. If there are no changes to the form then you may confirm by free phone or internet.

“There was a lot of interest in this year’s National Assembly election and on the referendums held in Wales in March on the Assembly’s further law-making powers, and in May on the Parliamentary voting system. We were pleased with the increase in registration shortly before polling day. However, some people may not realise that they have to register every year. It is important to complete and return the registration form to take part in the upcoming elections.”

On the electoral registration form people can opt to have their details excluded from the edited register. This will mean they cannot be bought by individuals and commercial organisations. Anyone who doesn’t receive their form over the coming months should contact the Electoral Registration Office on 01267 228889 or print one off at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.