Voter forms on their way
VOTERS across the Horsham District will soon be receiving their annual voter registration forms that could be the difference between having your say and losing your voice on the issues that affect you.
These forms will be used to compile the electoral register that will be the basis for the local authority elections on 5 May 2011and the proposed UK referendum on the voting system.
Registering to vote is simple, quick and easy. Just update the annual canvass form with the details of everyone in your household who is eligible to vote and return the form to Horsham District Council as soon as possible.
This year's general election was very high profile and it was pleasing to see the increase in registration shortly before polling day. However, some people may not realise that they have to register every year, by completing the annual canvass form that comes through your door, you can rest assured that your vote will be secured next year.
The Electoral Commission has reported that: "Next year will be an important one for voters in England, but you can't have a say if you're not on the electoral register. We already know that English local elections will be taking place on 5 May 2011 and the referendum on the voting system for the UK Parliament is planned for the same day, so voters can start making preparations now to ensure they don't miss out."
For more information contact your local Electoral Services Office at Horsham District Council on 01403 215126 or email elections@horsham.gov.uk, or visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
If anyone needs help completing the voter registration form or has any special needs or access requirements at election time Horsham District Council's Electoral Services Office would like to hear from you (same contact details as above).
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