Durham County Council to send out electoral registration emails

Durham County Council will be carrying out the canvass to ensure the electoral register is accurate and up to date for every household in the county.

For households where the council holds a registered elector’s email address, an email will be sent with instructions on how to respond.

The email will come from GOV.UK Notify and could be sent to any member of the household, so all residents are encouraged to check their inboxes regularly.

Steven Templeton, electoral services manager at Durham County Council, said: “It’s important that residents check the information we hold for their household to ensure it is accurate and current.

“This helps us maintain an up-to-date electoral register for every address in County Durham.”

If no email address is available, paper forms will be posted from Monday, July 20.

Residents are asked to follow the instructions to confirm or update their details.

Mr Templeton said: “For households where we do not have an email address on record, a paper form will be sent by post.

“Please follow the instructions provided to confirm or update your household’s details.

“You must be registered to vote to have your say in elections.

“If you’re not currently registered, your name will not appear on the form we send.

“The easiest way to register is online, or you can contact our electoral services team to request a paper registration form.”

The information requested relates only to electoral services, and no personal financial details will be asked for.

Residents who have recently moved and have not informed the council, or whose details are not included in the form, can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Further details about the canvass are available at www.durham.gov.uk/annual-electoral-canvass.

Anyone with questions can contact the electoral services team on 03000 261 212 or email electoralservices@durham.gov.uk.