Dorset Council has been undertaking the Annual Canvass for the Register of Electors and all residents have been asked to check their electoral registration details are correct to make sure they retain their right to vote in future elections and referendums.
Reminders have already been sent to households who did not respond to the initial request for information.
People are encouraged to respond using digital channels, as all information is processed instantly, it’s environmentally friendly and also provides taxpayers with savings when compared with the cost of posting back the form. If residents haven’t responded by the end of October a personal visit will be needed to obtain a response.
New residents can easily register online or the council can send a paper form if necessary.
Jonathan Mair, Corporate Director – Legal & Democratic, Dorset Council said: “We want ensure our residents to have the opportunity to have their say, maintain their democratic rights and avoid missing out on the opportunity to vote.
“If you have not yet responded to the electoral canvass, please follow the simple instructions on the form as soon as possible.
If there have been changes in your household, for example if you have moved house, or someone in your household has reached 16 or 17 years old in the last year, you can provide the information in the following ways:
- Visit com/Dorset and log on using the security codes supplied on the reminder letter
- Complete the form and return it in the pre-paid envelope.
If there have been no changes to your household but you have received a form which says you must respond, then you can also use one of the following methods as well as those listed above:
- Call 0800 197 9871 and supply the security code from the letter (mobile providers may charge for this service) – this service can only be used to confirm there are no changes to your information
- Text NOCHANGE followed by the security code on your letter to 80212 (mobile providers may charge for this service) – this service can only be used to confirm there are no changes to your information
Any residents who have any questions can contact the council’s elections team on 01305 838299.
