The Register of Electors is a list of everyone in the District who is eligible to vote.

This year’s annual canvass to prepare the next Register of Electors begins on 26 August 2011. A registration form is sent to every residential property in the District. Completion of this form is compulsory and failure to respond is a criminal offence.

The annual canvass is conducted based on where you are living on 15 October each year. Once the canvass has been completed we publish a revised version of the register of electors by 1 December. You are only entitled to vote if your name is included in the register.

The canvass form is pre-printed with the names of the electors currently on the register at the relevant address.

The Edited Register

We have pre-printed your current choice of opting in or out of the Edited Register in the shaded column on the form. You must consider this choice every year. You must also ask each person named on the form if they want to opt in or out of the Edited Register. If you want to opt out of the Edited Register, please tick the shaded column. If there is a tick against your name and you want to opt in to the Edited Register then cross out the tick.

How to Register

Telephone on 0808 141 0778
(only if there are no changes to your form)

This number is available 24 hours a day, including weekends, until 11 November 2011. When asked, key in the 10 digit reference number shown on the form and follow the instructions.

You will need a phone with a star (*) key.  If you use a mobile phone you may be charged. The call is free from most landlines.

You will be asked if you, or any member of your household, wishes to opt out of the edited register so be ready with this information before you call. For information about the different versions of the register see the reverse of the registration form.

You cannot alter, add or remove names by telephone.

Online at www.register-online.co.uk
(only if there are no changes to your form)

The secure website is available until 11 November 2011. When prompted, key in the 10 digit reference number and Internet password, as printed on the form. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the registration.

You will be asked if you, or any member of your household, wishes to opt out of the edited register so be ready with this information before you go online. For information about the different versions of the register see the reverse of the registration form.

You cannot alter, add or remove any names by Internet.

Text to 020 3137 9094
(only if there are no changes to your form)

This service is available 24 hours a day including weekends until 11 November 2011. Text the number shown on the front of the form to 020 3137 9094. If your registration is successful you will receive a confirmation message.

You cannot alter, add or remove any names by text.

By Post
(If you need to make changes to your form)

If you need to make changes to the details printed on the form you must amend the form, sign and date it, and return it in the FREEPOST envelope provided - you do not need a stamp.

You can also return your form by post if there are no changes to the details and you do not want to use the telephone, text or Internet registration services.

You must remember to sign the form if registering by post - if you do not we will return it to you.