Annual voter data examine begins

Households throughout Tendring will obtain letters quickly requiring them to examine the main points of everybody residing there are appropriate.

The annual canvass ensures Tendring’s Electoral Registration Workplace holds the proper data for these adults who’re UK, Commonwealth and EU nationals, and 16-17-year-olds, residing within the district.

Those that get a white letter solely want to reply if there are adjustments to be made; whereas households who obtain a inexperienced letter should verify their particulars, and submit any adjustments if wanted. These with a inexperienced letter should reply.

To answer observe the 1-2-3- steps within the letter. Every part will be carried out on-line, utilizing the main points offered within the letter. Alongside the letters, emails and textual content messages will exit asking those that have to replace or verify their particulars to take action.

Ian Davidson, Electoral Registration Officer for Tendring, mentioned it was vital that each family checked the main points have been appropriate and up-to-date.

“Please be sure you verify particulars in your family, and replace them, if wanted to make sure that you keep your proper to vote – your vote is vital,” Mr Davidson mentioned.

“So when the letter arrives please examine the data – which incorporates your nationality, whether or not you’re on the open register, and when you have a postal or proxy vote – and ensure them if required.

“For those who do want to reply then the easiest way of doing so is on-line – and households should reply by the top of August to keep away from pointless reminders. It’s as simple as 1-2-3.

“Don’t ignore the letter, or you could lose your means to vote.”

Whereas on-line and textual content are probably the most environment friendly means for residents to verify or replace their particulars, households can nonetheless reply with details about their family by telephone or by submit. With on-line or textual content choices residents will obtain a direct affirmation of their response. To answer by submit residents might want to present an envelope and stamp.

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