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 2026.

Starting from the 14 July 2025 we will be contacting all households across the district by letter, email, or telephone. Please be aware - emails from us will come from either elections@elections.wakefield.gov.uk or elections@wakefield.gov.uk. Both addresses are genuine and not spam.

When you hear from us, please check your household details and respond if needed.

You can respond to your email or letter online via our register securely site. You need to use the security codes provided. It only takes a few minutes to update your household details.

If you need help, call Electoral Services team on 01924 305023.

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.