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Q: I am a Foreign National living in the UK. Am I eligible to vote?
A: If you are 18, a citizen of a British Commonwealth country or a British Overseas territory then you ARE eligible to be registered in the UK and vote in all elections.
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Q: When will I be added to the electoral register?
A: Except during the annual canvass period of September - December, new electors can be added to the register monthly. However, registration forms have to be received between set dates to be added to the register.
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Q: Could companies get my name off the electoral register?
A: Electoral Services produce two registers, the full register, which is subject to restrictions and includes the names of everyone who is on the electoral register, and the edited register, which can be bought by anyone and used for any purpose, including companies who want to send out advertising and so on.
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Q: Can I look at the electoral register?
A: Anyone can ask to look at the electoral register and it can be viewed at the Council Offices in Beeston. A copy of the edited register is kept at reception and can be viewed at any time. The full register can be viewed but, as the information contained in it is restricted, only under supervision of one of the Electoral Services staff.
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Q: Can other people find my name on the electoral register?
A: If they know where to look, yes. The electoral register is filed in ward and street order, not alphabetically by name, so if someone is looking for you, and knows the area you live i.e. Eastwood, it is possible for them to find you. However, most of the areas covered on the register are split into wards, and Eastwood for example, is split into 11! So unless they have a good idea of the area and ward in which you live, it is difficult to find a specific name, although we must stress that it is not impossible.
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Q: My name isn't on the electoral register but I've paid my council tax every month since I moved into the property, why is this?
A: The council tax register and electoral register are compiled using different criteria. Therefore, you will need to register separately with Electoral Services to ensure that you're registered to vote.
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Q: My name isn't on the register but I've lived at the property for over 10 years. I voted in the last election so why am I no longer registered?
A: If your name is no longer on the register, it is mostly likely because we didn't receive an annual canvass form for your property the year before. Names are no longer carried forward indefinitely, but only for one year, for example, if your name appeared on the 2006 register, but we didn't receive a canvass form for 2007, your name will appear on the 2007 register but will be removed for 2008. The canvass form for this register will then state that there are 'no electors registered' for your address. You should return your canvass form EVERY year to ensure your name remains on the register.
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Q: I'm away on holiday when the next elections are being held. What are my options?
A: If you are away when the next elections are held, you can apply to vote by post or proxy. If you are going abroad, we would recommend that you apply for a proxy vote (this is where you nominate someone to vote on your behalf). This is because of the timescale of sending the postal vote out to you and it being returned in time for the election. We can send postal votes abroad, but cannot guarantee it will get back in time. Postal votes are sent out approximately a week before the election, so it may also be beneficial to apply for a proxy vote if you think you won't be there to receive it.
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Q: I am moving to live abroad. Can I still vote and is there anything I need to change in my registration?
A: You can apply to register as an overseas elector. You must complete an application form and that must be returned to the authority where you were last registered. If you register as an overseas elector, you will be able to vote in Parliamentary and European Parliamentary Elections for 15 years after you were last registered. Your first application to register as an overseas elector will need to be supported by someone who is a British Citizen living in the same country as you. The registration is annual and a form will be sent to you approximately two months before your renewal is due. If you change address during the year, please remember to let us know.
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Q: I have had a telephone call from a company trying to sell me something. My telephone number is ex-directory and when I asked where they got my telephone number from, they told me that it was from the Electoral Register. Is this true?
A: No, it is not true. The Electoral Register contains only the names and addresses of those that are registered. Telephone numbers are not listed on the register. Whilst we do ask for an email or telephone contact on our registration forms, this is optional and only used by the Electoral Services staff if we have a query regarding the information you have provided.
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