Electoral Canvass

The annual Electoral Canvass is the principal way by which the Electoral Registration Officer ingathers the bulk of the content of the Register. The Canvass commences in late August each year, inquiries being based on a date of 15 October. Householders, or indeed individuals within households who have not been included in the canvass for any reason, should seek advice and guidance from the Electoral Registration Officer.

During the Canvass there is a legal requirement to give the Electoral Registration Officer, when asked, full details of all persons entitled to be registered. There is no subsequent legal requirement to vote if you do not wish to do so. Persons registered in households from which the Canvass Form has not been returned, run the risk of having their names removed from the register as a legal requirement. Removal from the register would mean the loss of the ability to vote, unless of course, the person is registered elsewhere.

If you are not registered you cannot vote. Complete & return an Application Form to ensure you are registered.