The annual canvass allows Warwick District Council to keep the electoral register up to date, identify new electors who have moved to the area, and encourage them to register. Not being on the electoral register may also affect your credit rating.

Chris Elliott, Electoral Registration Officer at Warwick District Council, said:

“Keep an eye out for important updates from Warwick District Council. The annual canvass ensures that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date. To ensure you don’t lose your say in future elections, follow the instructions sent to you by our Elections Team.

“If you’re not registered to vote, your name will not appear in the emails and letters we are sending. The easiest way to register is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.”

Recent home movers, in particular, are urged to check their details. Electoral Commission research has found that recent home movers are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. In Great Britain, 92% of those who have lived in their home for 16 years will be registered, compared with 36% of people who have lived at an address for less than a year.

Melanie Davidson, Head of Support and Improvement at the Electoral Commission, said:

“It’s really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so. We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year’s canvass. The council may contact residents by post or email.”

Information on registering to vote is available on the Electoral Commission website.

Residents with questions about their registration status can contact Warwick District Council Electoral Services Team on 01926 456 105 or by email at elections@warwickdc.gov.uk.

For further information on the Annual Canvass in Warwick District can be found on our annual canvass web page.