Register to vote for the upcoming Local Election

Register to vote for the upcoming Local Election

Residents of the borough of Rochdale are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Local Election.

The next scheduled local election will take place on Thursday 2 May 2019.

Those not registered are encouraged to register before 12 midnight, Friday 12 April 2019, the deadline for registering to vote in the election.

People will not be able to vote unless they have registered and anyone who has moved recently should ensure their address details are correct.

Anyone who is on the electoral register can also register to vote by post or choose to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf.

The deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes is 5pm Monday 15 April.

The deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) is 5pm Wednesday 24 April.

Anyone who is already on the electoral register at their current address with the correct details need take no further action.

Registration is a quick and easy process.

You will just need your date of birth and national insurance number.

To register visit the council web site (link below).

If you need to update your details (for example if you have moved house, or changed surname through marriage) or simply check whether you are on the register, you should visit the council web site:

• www.rochdale.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections/