How do you get on the Register of Electors?

ANNUAL CANVASS

Melton Borough Council is required to carry out an Annual Canvass each year between August and November.

In August an Annual Canvass form will be delivered to every household in the Borough and listed on this are all the people we currently have registered on the Register of Electors in the property.  You must by law return the form each year, whether you choose to vote or not is your choice.

The Register of Electors is often being used to confirm individual’s address, especially if they are applying for credit for a mortgage, personal loan, a job or even a mobile phone.

If you are not registered you will probably be refused credit as well as losing your right to vote and have your say via the ballot box.

You need to be included on the registration form if you are:-

            Living at an address with Melton Borough on the 15^th October

            18 and over

            16 and 17 year olds if they will be 18 by the 30^th November 2011

            British, Irish, European of qualifying Commonwealth citizens - List of eligible Countries.

Don’t assume that because you registered last year that your name will be automatically included in this year’s Register of Electors.  Also, being on the Council Tax Register does not automatically mean that you are on the Register of Electors, the two registers contain different information.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CANVASS FORM

No changes to be made to the form

You should check that all the details on the form are correct, if they are you can either –

Sign the form and return it by post

Use the Freephone Service to confirm there are no changes to the existing details by using 0800 197 6181

To use the last service you will need to have your two part security code to hand, this is printed on the top right hand side of your registration form.  Further information about using these services is printed on the information sheet included with your registration form.

You have changes to make to your canvass form

You are not able to use the freephone, internet or sms texting if you have changes to make to your form.  You must make any changes on the canvass form and return it to us by post.

If people have moved out simply cross their names out and write the names of the new occupants in.  If you have changed your name or there is a spelling mistake, cross out the incorrect name or spelling and write in the correct details.

Frequestly Asked Questions

Need a Canvass Registration Form

If you have not received a Canvass Registration Form or need a new one you can download one here, complete the form and return it to use at :-

Melton Borough Council

Parkside

Station Approach

Burton Street

Melton Mowbray

LE13 1GH

Help

If you would like any help or to speak to a member of staff contact the Electoral Services Office on 01664 502400 or email electoralservices@melton.gov.uk.

Purpose of the Annual Canvass in Polish

ROLLING REGISTRATION AND MONTHLY UP DATES

Rolling Registration enables you to amend your details on the Register of Electors following publication of the Full and Edited Register on the 1^st December each year.

You can make amendments to names if they are spelt incorrectly or change your registered address if you move house.

To register or make amendments each member of the household who qualifies to be registered must fill in and sign an application form and post it back to us.  Copies of the application form are available from http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/ or call 01664 502400 and request a form.

Your application form must be received by a certain date each month to enable your information to be added to the Register of Electors at the beginning of the next month.

Calendar of Rolling Registration Dates – December 2010 – September 2011.

If you require any further information or assistance please contact the Electoral Services Officer on 01664 502400 or email electoralservices@melton.gov.uk

Rolling Registration Dates for 2011/2012