Wiltshire Council send out registration forms for voters.

Election staff at Wiltshire Council will be sending out forms to

households across Wiltshire over the coming weeks to ensure people are

on the electoral register.

This will be the basis for the planned

referendum on voting reform on May 5, 2011 and by following instructions on the form, people can ensure they are able to have a say next year.

John Watling, head of electoral services, said: “Registering to vote is

simple, quick and easy. If people’s details haven’t changed they can

simply reply by phone or online via the internet.“

"The annual canvass form needs to be updated with the details of

everyone in each household who is eligible to vote. The form then needs

to be returned to us as soon as possible.  

People may not realise that they have to register every

year. By completing the annual canvass form that comes through their

door, they can be assured that their vote will be secured for next

year.”

“If anyone knows they are going to be unable to attend a polling

station on May 5 they can apply now for a

postal or proxy vote. Details

about alternative ways to vote can be found at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.”

A new register will be

published by 1 December 2010

Special provisions to register also apply to members of the UK armed

forces serving abroad to allow them to vote. For more information, people can contact the Wiltshire Council election team on 0300 456 0112 or visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.