Residents in West Suffolk who have not yet confirmed their electoral registration details can expect a knock at the door this month, as the council launches the next stage of its annual canvass.

From Friday 6 September, trained canvassers will begin visiting households that have not responded to earlier reminders sent by email, letter or text. The aim is to ensure everyone eligible to vote is correctly registered ahead of future elections and referendums.

During the visits, canvassers will be able to update details directly on a secure tablet that links with the electoral register. Where new voters need to be added, residents will be asked to provide their date of birth and National Insurance number. If no one is home, a calling card will be left with instructions on how to respond.

Cllr Gerald Kelly, West Suffolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Governance, Regulatory and Environment, urged residents to act quickly:

“It is our duty to carry out the annual canvass to make sure that information on the electoral register is accurate. If you receive any communication from West Suffolk Council about updating your details, please do provide the necessary information. By responding sooner, it ensures the process is quicker and smoother, with fewer visits undertaken by our canvassers.”

The annual canvass is a legal requirement designed to identify outdated information and ensure people are not left unable to vote.

Residents can also register to vote at any time online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
. Further information about the annual canvass is available on the council’s website at Annual update of electoral register
.

Those with questions about their status can contact the Electoral Services team by emailing elections@westsuffolk.gov.uk
.