Be sure to’re on the electoral register and might vote

Camden residents are being requested to look out for emails and letters about their particulars on the electoral register as a part of the Annual Canvass, forward of the native elections for the election of Camden councillors in May subsequent yr. 

Camden’s Electoral Services are at present contacting each property both by e mail or put up to search out out if there are any adjustments to the family to allow them to take away the individuals who not stay there and invite new residents to register to vote. 

If you get an e mail, it will likely be from [email protected] with the topic line: ‘Annual Canvass 2025’. This will give you the safety codes you want to full this on-line. 

If you obtain this info by put up, you’ll obtain a pink or inexperienced type. 

Pink type – Someone out of your family should reply to this way. Check the main points printed on the shape and comply with the directions about methods to affirm that the data now we have is appropriate or tell us of any adjustments wanted, for instance, if somebody has moved out/in. 

Green type – Someone might want to test the main points are appropriate however you solely must advise us if you want to replace any info, for instance, if somebody has moved out/in. 

Only one individual is required to reply on behalf of the family. Please reply promptly to the e-mail or letter.

Find out more about how to respond 

We will ship reminders and likewise go to properties the place we haven’t acquired a response – employees will put on Camden Council picture ID. You are required to reply to the Annual Canvass by regulation. 

Check you’re able to vote 

Completing the Annual Canvass type doesn’t add you to the Register of Electors. To register to vote, complete an application form on the GOV.UK website or contact Camden Electoral Services for a paper software. Registering to vote means you may vote within the native elections in May 2026 and will additionally enhance your credit standing. 

Find out more about registering to vote and eligibility 

Postal votes

If you have got a postal vote, we might keep in touch. We are required by regulation to ask you to refresh your postal software each three years, so to maintain your postal vote for future elections, please reply supplying the data we’d like. 

If you don’t have a postal vote, now you can apply online on the GOV.UK website or contact Camden Electoral Services for a paper software.

Voter ID 

If you vote at a polling station, you have to to point out accepted picture ID. If you wouldn’t have accepted picture ID, you have to to use for a free Voter Authority Certificate. 

Check if you have accepted photo ID and how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate 

About the electoral register 

The Annual Canvass ends on 25 November 2025. Anyone registering to vote for the primary time throughout this era will be a part of the electoral register by way of a month-to-month rolling addition or 1 December 2025 when the revised register is printed.

There are two variations of the Register of Electors. The full register is used for electoral functions solely, whereas the open register is an extract of the total register that may be bought by any particular person or organisation. 

If you’re at present registered to vote, your e mail or letter will state if you’re listed on the total or open electoral register. When you register to vote or replace your particulars, you may select to choose out of the open register. This doesn’t have an effect on your proper to vote.

More info

If you have got questions in regards to the electoral register or registering to vote, e mail our Electoral Services group or cellphone 020 7974 4444. 

Find out more about elections and voting in Camden