The Annual Canvass for electoral registration is underway
Arun District Council has begun the Annual Canvass process and you may soon receive an important letter through your door.
This year we’re doing things a little differently. To start the process, we will be sending letters to around 7,000 households over the next month and if you receive one of these letters you need to respond to it by 30 July 2023. This is so we can make sure we have the correct information about who lives at your address at the present time. It is a legal obligation to respond. The letter contains clear instructions about what you need to do.
If you don’t receive one of these letters in July, then we will be in touch in September instead, either by email or by letter, and we will share more information about that nearer the time
Karl Roberts and Philippa Dart, Returning Officers for Arun District said:
“The annual canvass has changed in recent years, and we have built on our experiences to improve the process. It is important to read the letters or emails we send very carefully – these will tell you what you need to do.
“It is also important that you do not register to vote if you have already registered. If your name is on the letter you receive, then you are already on the electoral register. If you’re not registered, your name will not appear on the letter. If that is the case, easiest way to register is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or we can send you information in the post explaining how to do this.”
You can find out more information about the Annual Canvass, and we have some answers to frequently asked questions on our website at www.arun.gov.uk/canvass . This will be updated regularly so we can respond to questions people are asking.
If you need any more information, please contact our electoral services team on 01903 737616 or email us at canvassresponse@arun.gov.uk . You can also find out more about electoral registration at www.arun.gov.uk/registration .