Rochdale Borough Council is reminding postal voters they need to renew their software to proceed voting by submit.
Following modifications launched by the Elections Act 2022 all postal voters at the moment are required to reapply for his or her postal vote each 3 years. If you selected to vote by submit earlier than October 2023 and want to proceed to take action it is advisable re-apply by 31 January 2026.
If a brand new software will not be obtained by this date, the council’s electoral companies crew is required by legislation to cancel the postal vote, and you’ll have to vote at a polling station till a brand new postal vote software is obtained, or a proxy appointed.
‘Ensure your voice continues to be heard’
During July and August, affected electors have been contacted by submit and e mail with details about re-apply for a postal vote. You want your nationwide insurance coverage quantity and a photograph of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper. Re-apply for postal voting on-line
If you’ve gotten any questions, you possibly can name the council on 0300 303 0345.
Following modifications launched by the Elections Act 2022 all postal voters at the moment are required to reapply for his or her postal vote each 3 years.
Clare Poole, elections supervisor at Rochdale Borough Council stated:
“Renewing your postal vote is essential to ensure your voice continues to be heard in future elections. With new legislation requiring reapplication every 3 years, and local elections in May, we’ve contacted voters well in advance to make the process as smooth as possible. If you haven’t yet re-applied and want to continue voting by post, please act promptly—your vote matters, and we want to make sure it counts.”
If you’ve already returned a postal vote renewal kind however haven’t obtained a affirmation, the council are processing a excessive variety of functions and can reply shortly.
If you not desire a postal vote you possibly can request to cancel it. Send your full identify, deal with and handwritten signature to:
Electoral Services
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1AZ
You also can e mail {a photograph} of your written request to elections@rochdale.gov.uk