Householders are being urged to ensure that their details are correct so that they can take part in future elections.
Every year, our elections team is required by law to confirm whether the details on the electoral register are correct for every household, and to make amendments if required.
A letter printed on yellow paper has been sent to those who need to respond. Those who have not responded should expect a visit from someone to get the information needed in person from the end of September.
The electoral register can also be important for credit scoring, which is required for taking out a mobile phone contract or applying for a credit card.
From the age of 16, British citizens and qualifying Commonwealth or EU citizens living in the UK can be added to the electoral register.
Register to vote online or see more information about the annual canvass.
Chief executive, Richard Flinton, said: “I would urge anyone who is eligible to vote to make sure that they are registered so they can take part in future elections.
“When you receive your letter or email from us, follow the instructions to inform us who should be registered to vote at your property as soon as possible to avoid being sent reminders.
“Anyone concerned about the risk of scams should be reassured that we will never ask for your bank details as part of the annual canvass, and there are examples of the forms we’re sending through the post on our website, so people know what questions to expect.”
We are also asking residents to renew their postal votes following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022.
People are now required to renew their postal vote if it is more than three years old. Residents will only receive a letter or email if they need to renew it.
All renewal applications can be submitted online. The deadline is 31 January, 2026. Anybody who has not renewed their postal vote can still vote in person at their local polling station, as long as they are registered on the electoral register.