4 November 2008, 08/251
Time is running out to register to vote
Time is running out to register to vote – that’s the message
from West Lancs District Council as reminder forms are sent out to
residents.
The majority of people have already registered on the 2009
electoral register but for those who haven’t, reminder forms are
being sent out from 7 November. Residents then have until 26
November to complete the form and return it to the Council. The new
register will be published on 1 December 2008.
Bill Taylor, West Lancs Returning Officer, said: “You need to be
on the electoral register to have your say in local, parliamentary
and European elections and the District Council is urging everyone
to make sure they are registered to vote. Please don’t miss your
chance.”
When they receive the registration forms, residents can choose
one of four ways to reply:
Click or call: if all the
details on the form are correct you can register online or by
telephone. The website address and the freephone number are given
on the form.
When you go online, or use the freephone service, you will be
asked to key in the security code that is printed at the top of the
form. Then you will be told whether the persons in your household
are currently included or excluded from the edited register, and
you will be asked if you wish to make any changes regarding these
exclusions. You can also request an application form for a postal
vote.
SMS Service: If you would like
to register a no change, meaning all the details on the form are
correct you can text your specific DDI and security code that are
printed on the form to 80212. You will receive a return message
confirming your successful registration.
Post: If the details on the
form are incorrect, or if you wish to include or delete anyone, you
must amend the form accordingly and sign and return it in the
pre-paid envelope provided.
For more information about how to register to vote, or about the
electoral register, contact the Electoral Services Office on 01695
585014 or email elections.office@westlancsdc.gov.uk.
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