Annual Canvass 2025

Please be aware - The register securely site is now closed. You cannot submit a response online.

Every year, we must check the information on the Electoral Register to make sure it’s accurate. This is called the annual canvass.

Since July 2025 we contacted all households across the district by letter, email, or telephone. We asked households to check their details and respond if needed. This was to make sure the Register of Electors was up to date.

On the 14 November 2025, the online site to provide a response closed. You cannot submit an online response any longer.

The Register of Electors for 2026 was published on 1 December 2025.

If there has been a change- such as you have moved house or changed other details like your name- you will need to apply to register to vote.

Registering online is quick and easy at www.gov.uk/registertovote. You will need your date of birth and national insurance number to register.

If you need further help, please call Electoral Services on 01924 305023 or email elections@wakefield.gov.uk. To help us deal with your query, please make sure you include your full name and address in your email.

It is important to be registered so that you can vote in future elections. District Elections using new district ward boundaries will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026. It can also help with things like getting credit or opening a bank account, as credit agencies use the register to confirm your identity.