There is now a system of registration in force in the U.K. which enables an elector to apply to be included in the register of electors at any time. As soon as you move to a new address, therefore, you can be added to the register almost straight away. The law still requires the Electoral Registration Officer to carry out an annual canvass, however, and, during September, October and November, the "rolling" system is suspended. The purpose of the annual canvass is to ensure that anyone who has moved during the year and who did not make a separate application is not missed off.
Under this system, Bournemouth Electoral Services receives between 700 and 1,000 applications for registration every month.
Contact the helpline 01202-451123 for advice or a voter registration form. You can now download this form (and others) by clicking here.
YOU MUST APPLY BY 7th March 2007