Council sends canvassers out across the borough to update electoral roll
With the possibility of elections looming next year, a team of canvassers will be visiting more than 97,000 homes in the borough this month to update the borough’s electoral roll.
To make sure the electoral register is up-to-date, canvassers from the council are personally delivering registration forms to the borough’s homes.
The team of around 100 canvassers are delivering registration forms and explanatory leaflets to every home across 123 pre-determined areas, and they will record any new properties that are not on the register.
Cllr Mark Bowen, the council’s deputy leader and lead member for Corporate Services said, “It is important for people to take a few minutes to check that their details are correct on the register, and let us know.
“If you are eligible to vote, make sure that your name is included on the electoral register. If you aren’t on the register then you can’t vote – it’s that simple.”
Households are being asked to register as soon as possible by returning their completed forms, or, if there are no changes to be made, registering by internet, text (SMS) or telephone. Those that fail to register could face a fine of up to £1,000.
All forms registered or returned before midnight on 23 September will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 gift vouchers for the store of their choice.
If the information on the form needs changing, the form should be filled in, signed and returned by post in the envelope provided as quickly as possible.
Even if the information on the form is correct and no changes are required, the householder still needs to register to confirm the details. This can be done by visiting www.registerbyinternet.com/hounslow.
Residents who wish to register online or over the phone will be asked for a two-part security code, which can be found on the form.
If residents haven’t received their form by August 17, or need more information about electoral registration, they can contact us in the following ways: elections@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2107.
August 11, 2009