Are you registered to vote?

February 22, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Are you registered to vote?

Friday 19th February 2016

With less than 3 months to go until the Police and Crime Commissioner and Borough Council elections, the council is urging all local residents to make sure that they are registered to vote.

Every individual is now responsible for ensuring they are on the electoral register, rather than still being the responsibility of the 'head of household'.

Registering to vote is simple and can be done online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. The deadline to register to vote in the May 2016 Police and Crime Commissioner and Borough Council elections is Monday 18th April.

Rob Tinlin, Chief Executive of the Council says: “As we approach the May 2016 elections it is vital that as many people as possible are registered to vote so they can have their say on issues that affect their lives.

“It is quick and easy to register online and only takes a few minutes. The system changed in 2014 and if you are in any doubt as to whether you are registered, please call the team on 01702 215010.”

Being registered means that you can vote in relevant elections and it could also help you to gain credit.