Elections - electoral register
The Register of Electors is a list of the names and
addresses of everyone who is registered to vote. A canvass of
all properties takes place in the autumn of each year, but entries
can be added, deleted or amended at any time. Should you wish
to register to vote or need to update your entry,
please contact the Electoral Services Section or download, complete
and return the form at the link below.
Electoral Registration
Form (62kb pdf file)
Each elector must complete and sign their own form – someone
else cannot sign it for you.
There are special rules about adding names to the list during an
election period. Please contact the Elections Office for
further information.
The two versions of the register
The electoral registration officer makes and keeps two versions
of the electoral register – the full register and the edited
register.
The full register
The full register lists the name and address of everyone who is
registered to vote. The council holds a copy. Anyone can look at
it, but it is a criminal offence to supply or use copies for
purposes other than those set down in law.
The main use of the full register is to show who can vote in
elections and referendums. Credit reference agencies can use it,
but only to check your name and address if you are applying for
credit and for other purposes specified in law. It can also be used
for law enforcement.
The edited register
The edited register is available for general sale and can be
used for any purpose. The edited register can be bought by any
person, company or organisation and can be used for commercial
activities such as marketing.