Don’t lose your vote – check your voter registration details
/in News /by Clerk| 11 Aug 2025 | ||
| Don’t lose your vote – Forest of Dean residents urged to check voter registration details | ||
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| Residents across the Forest of Dean are being reminded to check their voter registration details to ensure they don’t miss out on having their say in future elections. | ||
| Forest of Dean District Council is carrying out its annual canvass to update the electoral register. This process helps identify anyone at risk of losing their right to vote and ensures that everyone eligible is properly registered.
Nigel Brinn, CEO at Forest of Dean District Council and Electoral Registration Officer, said: “Maintaining an accurate electoral register is a vital part of our democratic process, and the annual canvass plays a key role in ensuring that. It’s important that residents take a few moments to check and respond to any information our Electoral Services team send out. “It’s not just about making sure your own vote counts, it’s about ensuring that everyone eligible in your household is registered. If you’re not currently registered, your name won’t appear in our communications – so it’s vital to check. Don’t forget to include any 16 or 17 year olds living at your address when responding. “Your voice matters in local and national decisions and being registered is the first step in having your say.” Research by the Electoral Commission shows that just 40% of people who moved home in the past year are registered to vote, compared to 95% of those who have lived at the same address for 16 years or more. For more information on the annual canvass and how to respond, visit: www.fdean.gov.uk/annualcanvass |
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