Home movers - don’t lose your vote

11 Jun 2019 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news

Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving house, but with the Police Crime Commissioner  elections due to take place on Thursday July 18 , Northumberland County Council is urging home movers  to make sure their vote isn’t one of them.

One of the biggest reasons that people fall off the electoral register is by simply moving house. When people move they usually remember to contact their banks and utilities providers with new address details but they often forget to update their electoral registration details.

And, if you’re not on the electoral register, then legally, you are not able to vote.

People who have moved house in recent months and haven’t taken steps to re-register with their new address will need to do so before July 2.

You can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

If you are uncertain and would like to check whether you are on the electoral role, please ring the elections team on 01670 624811.