Make sure to register for council elections
County Hall
RESIDENTS of Northumberland still have the chance to register to be able to vote in local elections on May 2.
Northumberland County Council is encouraging those who wish to cast their votes on May 2 to register as soon as possible. Residents who have never registered, and those who have not renewed their details this year, can still register by filling in an electoral registration form.
An electoral canvas takes place annually. Last year it lasted from summer to October. If you did not renew your details at this time, you will not automatically be added to the register again. You will now need to fill in an electoral registration form.
Any Northumberland resident aged 17 or over can register, though only those aged 18 on polling day can cast their vote.
Mick Miller, electoral services manager at Northumberland County Council said: “Every year many people go to cast vote only to find themselves unable to, as their name is not on the register. If you do want to vote, visit our website, download a form and return it to us as soon as possible.”
Electoral registration forms can be downloaded from.northumberland.gov.uk/vote. Further information on applying for postal votes and proxy votes can also be found here. Forms must be with the council no later than Wednesday, April 17.
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