Electoral Registration – Fylde Council

Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years. All postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026. If a new application is not received by this date…

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You can register as an overseas voter if you’re a British citizen living abroad. To complete an application please visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Renewing your registration

Your registration lasts up to 3 years. You’ll get a reminder when it’s time to renew. If you do not renew your registration, you’ll be removed from the register and…

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Fylde Borough Council is required to carry out a review of UK Parliamentary Polling Districts and Polling Places in its area. The consultation period for the review will commence on 1 October 2023 and end on 31 October 2023. The Boundary Commission for England has published new UK Parliamentary constituencies: https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/ A change is proposed to…

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We believe voting at elections should be accessible to everyone. Having a disability does not mean you aren't eligible to vote. All voters have a right to vote independently and in secret. A person who is registered to vote or who has been officially appointed as a proxy voter cannot be refused a ballot paper or…

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Local authorities have a legal requirement to conduct an annual ‘canvass’ in order to prepare and publish a revised Register of Electors by 1 December (each year). From July, every household will receive some form of Canvass Communication to find out if the details on the electoral register are correct. Your household may be contacted in…

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What are the full and edited registers?

The full register lists the name and address of everyone who is registered to vote. It is used for law enforcement and by credit reference agencies, but only to check your name and address if you are applying for credit and other purposes specified in the law. The edited register…

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You need to be on the electoral register in order to vote at elections and referendums. Being on the electoral register can also improve your credit score. You will need the following

your National Insurance number
your passport if you’re a British citizen living abroad

The process should take around 5 minute to complete. Once…

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