Lancaster City Council is reminding people who have not yet registered to vote that time is running out if they want to make their mark in this year’s local elections.
The deadline for applications to be included on the Register of Electors in time for the local elections on 4th June is 5.00pm on Tuesday 19th May. Anyone registered after this time will not be able to vote in the elections for Lancashire County Council, Morecambe Parish Council and the European Parliament.
If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, call Lancaster City Council’s electoral services team on 01524 582905 who will be able to check for you. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.lancaster.gov.uk/elections, or by contacting the electoral services team.
You can’t vote if you’re not registered, and contrary to popular belief, you won’t be automatically registered even if you pay council tax. Registering is particularly important for anyone who has recently moved home – if they do not register at their new address they risk falling off the electoral register.
19th May is also the deadline for registering for a postal vote and to do that you must complete an application form. Email elections@lancaster.gov.uk giving your name and address, or telephone the elections helpline on 01524 582905, to have one posted out to you.
You must return the application form by 19th May to secure your postal vote for the elections on 4th June.