Register to vote
Coronavirus: Elections
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections due to take place on Thursday 7th May 2020 has been postponed until Thursday 6th May 2021.
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections due to take place on Thursday 7th May 2020 has been postponed until Thursday 6th May 2021.
How do I register to vote?
Registering to vote is easy – you can now do it online!
It takes about 5 minutes.
Why should I register to vote?
To Vote: You need to register in order to be able to vote. If you aren’t registered to vote, you won’t have the chance to have a say on who represents you.
Some people also register to vote because they want to apply for credit. This is because credit reference agencies use the register to confirm where someone lives when they apply for credit in order to counteract fraud.
Who can register to vote?
I thought I was already registered to vote
If you have registered yourself at your current address since 10 June 2014 and you have not moved home since – you will be registered to vote under the new system.
You will also be registered to vote if you received information at your current address telling you that you are registered under the new system.
If you are unsure whether you are registered under the new system contact the Elections Team on 01283 508376, elections@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
What if I don't register?
You will not be able to vote at future elections and referendums.
If you don’t respond to requests for information from your local electoral registration office you could be at risk of getting a fine of £80.
The two versions of the Electoral Register
There are two versions of the electoral register – the full register and the open register:
Anonymous Registration
If you are concerned about your personal safety you are able to register anonymously by applying to the Electoral Registration Officer.
Applicants would need documentary evidence of a Court Order or attestation.
If you are registered anonymously, instead of your name and address appearing on the electoral register a code will be displayed.
Anyone who has concerns about their name appearing on the electoral register should contact the Elections Team on 01283 508376 and a member of staff will be happy to advise.
The Household Enquiry Form
Householders will be required to complete an annual household enquiry form.
Occupants can advise us at any time, if their household circumstances have changed.
When the Household Enquiry Forms are returned, any new potential electors will be sent invitations to become registered.
People do not need to wait to be invited to register, unless they need to apply on a paper form, as new residents can apply online at any time and should do so as soon as they move address or find they are not registered.