Rolling Registration

The Register of Electors is published on the 1st December each year following the annual canvass.  If you did not return your form or have moved house since or have changed any of your details you can apply to have your name added or details changed under the rolling registration scheme.

You can download a registration form below, each elector must sign their own form.

If your form is completed correctly your details will be added to our list of new applications.  If your application is not objected to, we will change your details within seven weeks of receiving your form.  We will write to you when your application is approved.

If we get your form before......... Your name will be appear on the register .......
Monday 12th December 2011 Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Tuesday 10th January 2012 Wednesday 1st February 2012
Wednesday 8th February 2012 Thursday 1st March 2012
Friday 9th March 2012 Monday 2nd April 2012
Thursday 5th April 2012 Tuesday 1st May 2012
Thursday 10th May 2012 Friday 1st June 2012
Friday 8th June 2012 Monday 2nd July 2012
Tuesday 10th July 2012 Wednesday 1st August 2012
Friday 10th August 2012 Monday 3rd September 2012

We will also tell the Electoral Registration Officer for your old address that you have moved so that your name can be removed from that register.  If you do not want your name to be removed from your old address please explain why on your form.

There are special rules about names being added to the voters list during an election period.  Because of the these you may not be able to vote in that election if you are added during this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

For frequently asked questions about the Register of Electors see our FAQ section.


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