Electoral Services FAQs

What is the Register of Electors ?

The Register of Electors is a list of all the people eligible to vote who reside in the area.

There are two versions of the electoral register - the full register and the edited register.

The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. This register can be viewed under supervision at any of the community contact centres at either Pershore, Evesham or Droitwich. Only certain people and organisations can have copies of the full register, and they can only use it for specified purposes. These include electoral purposes, the prevention and detection of crime and checking your identity when you apply for credit. The law says who can have a copy of the full register and what they can use it for. The full list of such persons and purposes is given in the Representation of the People (England & Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.

The edited version leaves out the names and addresses of people who have asked for their names to be excluded from that version of the register. The edited register can be bought by anyone who asks for a copy and they may use it for any purpose. There are prescribed fees for the purchase of this register. The costs for a printed register  (8.72 KB), costs for a data copy  (8.72 KB).. To purchase this register please contact the elections office on 01386 565437 or email elaine.dicks@wychavon.gov.uk.

For more information view our Electoral Registration in Great Britian  (83.81 KB).

How can I register to vote ?

There are two ways to register to vote by Annual Canvass or by Rolling registration.

Annual Canvass - Each year between September and November we send a form to every household on our records asking for the details to be checked, and updated where necessary. If the details have not changed you must still re-register by either calling the FREEPHONE telephone registration number shown on the form, by using the internet registration site or by signing the form and returning it to us by post. This will ensure that you remain registered.

Rolling Registration - You can apply to be added to the Register between December and August by completing an Application to Register form  (42.14 KB).if you have moved house or are not regisistered. Once completed, send the form to us and we will process your application promptly.

There is a statutory timetable  (9.12 KB) for adding names to the register by. We will write to you to confirm that your application has been accepted once the necessary deadline has passed.

Following your initial registration you must ensure that you complete and return the Annual Canvass form which will be sent to your property in August to remain registered.

Who can register to vote ?

You can register to vote if you are:

• Aged 18, or will become 18, during the "life" of the Register of Electors.

The Register of Electors is published on the 1st December each year and is in force for the following twelve months.

• A British or Commonwealth Citizen, or;
• A European Union Citizen

See the full list of eligible countries  (9.27 KB).

You must

• Be a resident in the Wychavon area, or
• Have made a Service voter Declaration (see link below), or
• Have registered as an Oversees elector (see link below)

The fact that you pay Council Tax does not mean that you will be automatically registered to vote. We are not allowed to base the Register of Electors on the Council Tax Register.

If you are not registered you will not be able to vote and you will have difficulty obtaining credit or opening a bank account.

For more information view our 'Who Can Vote?' leaflet  (90.87 KB)

Why should I register on the Register of Electors ?

If you are not registered at election time you will not be able to vote.

Also, credit agencies use the Register of Electors for credit reference purposes and if you are not included you may find it difficult to obtain credit, open a bank account, or get a mortgage.

It is your responsibility to register and it is in fact an offence to fail to do so. You can be fined up to £1,000 for failing to return your Annual Canvass form.

How do I change my address or name on the Register of Electors ?

Changing address does not mean that you leave your vote behind because the Register is updated at the beginning of the month from January to September. You can change your registration by completing an Application to Register form  (42.14 KB). We will even inform the Council at your old address that you have moved in order that you can be taken off their records.

The fact that you pay Council Tax does not mean that you will be automatically registered to vote. We are not allowed to base the Register of Electors on the Council Tax Register.

Change of name - if your name has altered since you registered you can alter your details by completing an Amendment to the Register of Electors form.  (7.06 KB)

How can I check that I am registered to vote at my current address ?

The Register of Electors is available for public inspection at our community contact centres.

• Pershore
• Evesham
• Droitwich

or, you can telephone us on 01386 565437 or email to check whether you are registered.

How do I register to vote if I am in the Services ?

If you, or your spouse, are in the Army, Navy or the RAF, or if you (or your spouse) are a Crown Servant, you can either;

• Make a Special Declaration  (31.56 KB) which will allow you to register at the address you would live at if you were not in the services, or at your last registered address, if you do not have a permanent residence.or;
• Register as normal elector at the address you normally live at by completing an Application to Register for Elections form  (42.14 KB) or by completing the Annual Canvass form which is sent to every property every Autumn.

How can I get Electoral forms in - large print / Audio / or different languages ?

Either contact the registration officer on 01386 565437, email me, or visit the electoral commission site for further details.

How can I find my Member of Parliament?

Follow this link to the MP locata site

How can I find my district councillor?

Follow this link to find your District Councillor

Forms and Publications

• Overseas Electors  (98.82 KB)
• Electoral Registeration in Great Britain  (83.81 KB)
• Application to Be Registered As Electors  (42.14 KB)
• Application to Register As An Overseas Elector  (41.99 KB)
• Application to Register/Renew registration as a Service Voter  (31.56 KB)
• Annonymous Registration form  (11.48 KB)