Annual Canvass 2025

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

We need to check the register to up to date before we publish the Register of Electors 2026 on 1 December 2025.

We have been contacting all households across the district since the 14 July 2025 by letter, email, or telephone. We have asked households to check their details and respond if needed.

Until 14 November 2025, you can respond to your email or letter online via our register securely website. You need to use the security codes provided. It only takes a few minutes to update your household details. 

After the 14 November 2025 this site will be closed, and you will no longer be able to submit an online response after this date.

If you need help, call Electoral Services team on 01924 305023 or email elections@wakefield.gov.uk.

For information- Emails from us will come from either elections@elections.wakefield.gov.uk or elections@wakefield.gov.uk. Both addresses are genuine and not spam.

Some people may need to give more details to get added to the register- like their National Insurance number or date of birth. If that’s you, we’ll be in touch again.

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.