Time is running out to make sure that you are registered to vote, and the current postal strikes mean the Council is doing everything in its power to reach those who haven’t registered, before it publishes its new Electoral Register on 1st December.
While the majority of households in the Lancaster district will be included on the register, the Council says there are still 7,500 properties that have not responded to letters from the council asking them for their details.
Final reminders are being sent out this week to those people who have not yet registered and replies must be received by 15th November to make sure you’re included on this year’s register.
As well as allowing you to vote, the Electoral Register is used to help determine credit ratings. People who are not on it could therefore find that they cannot apply for a loan, credit card or mobile phone.
Because of industrial action affecting the postal service, people are being urged to use the freephone telephone service (0808 161 7649) or internet registration service (www.register-online.co.uk) to confirm existing details.
Anyone who needs to change the details of who is registered at their property and is concerned that their reply may not arrive in time should phone the registration helpline on 01524 582905.
After the register has been published, people can still apply to be added, for example when they move house, and forms can be obtained from Lancaster or Morecambe town halls, by phoning 01524 582905 or via the internet www.lancaster.gov.uk/elections.
• If you are not sure if you have registered, or you want any help with registering, telephone the council’s registration helpline – 01524 582905.