The Wokingham Canvassers are coming
Wokingham Borough Council is calling on the remaining 9,500 households in borough who have not completed their electoral registration forms, to encourage them to do so now or risk losing their right to vote. And over the next few weeks canvassers will door-knock eligible voters in the Wokingham Borough who have not yet registered to vote.
Alison Wood, Wokingham electoral services manager, said: “Unfortunately, this year we have received fewer responses than previous years. Residents should bear in mind that if they don’t register, they can’t vote (and a general election could be called at any time). In addition, as the register is used by all the main credit reference companies, they may find it difficult to get a mobile phone or a mortgage. Every household has a legal obligation to complete the form each year, even if their circumstances haven’t changed.”
Some 50 Wokingham canvassers, who have all received special training, will be visiting households in the borough who have not registered to vote between October 29 and November 14. All councils are legally required to recruit, train and send out canvassers, who will each carry identification with them. The canvassers will only visit properties where there has been no response from the earlier forms sent by post – one of these was sent at the beginning of September and the second was sent in October.
Householders can still prevent a personal visit by returning their form as soon as possible. Residents wanting more information or assistance should call electoral services on (0118) 974 6522 / 6523.
Alison Wood, Wokingham electoral services manager, said: “Unfortunately, this year we have received fewer responses than previous years. Residents should bear in mind that if they don’t register, they can’t vote (and a general election could be called at any time). In addition, as the register is used by all the main credit reference companies, they may find it difficult to get a mobile phone or a mortgage. Every household has a legal obligation to complete the form each year, even if their circumstances haven’t changed.”
Some 50 Wokingham canvassers, who have all received special training, will be visiting households in the borough who have not registered to vote between October 29 and November 14. All councils are legally required to recruit, train and send out canvassers, who will each carry identification with them. The canvassers will only visit properties where there has been no response from the earlier forms sent by post – one of these was sent at the beginning of September and the second was sent in October.
Householders can still prevent a personal visit by returning their form as soon as possible. Residents wanting more information or assistance should call electoral services on (0118) 974 6522 / 6523.
Wokingham Borough Council
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