Electoral Canvass 2016

The revised electoral register will be published on December 1 for the second year of operation of the new system of Individual Electoral Registration and the reduction of the voting age to 16.

Householders must respond to the forms they receive, which ask if the details of each household are correct.

Almost a third of all households responded online in 2015, but with more than 75% of local households having internet access, it is hoped more will use the online response service in 2016 and in doing so save their time and valuable public money. The secure and cost–effective online response service means householders can give the necessary information quickly and efficiently from the comfort of their home.

Those households without internet access can respond by text, phone or by completing and posting the form they receive.

Local Government elections are due to take place on May 4 next year, and registered electors who will be 16 or over on that date will be able to vote. Households should therefore provide details of residents who will be 15 on or before November 30, 2016, to ensure they can vote as soon as they turn 16.

For more information or any questions, contact Ian H Milton, Grampian Electoral Registration Officer, on 01224 664330 or via email.