Annual canvass

If you are not eligible to be on the register, you still need to respond to tell us that you are not eligible. If you do not, we will continue to ask you for information.

You should be on the electoral register at your address if you are 16 years of age or above and:

• a British or Irish citizen
• a European Union citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, or Spain who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or who does not need permission - known as a 'Qualifying EU citizen’
• a European Union citizen of any other EU country who on or before 31 December 2020 had permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or who did not need permission, and this has continued without a break - known as an 'EU citizen with retained rights'
• a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to enter or remain in the UK or who does not require such leave

You can find more information about nationalities eligible to vote on the Electoral Commission website

Whose details should not be included

Do not include the details of:

• residents at the address who are under 16 years of age
• residents who are not British, Irish, Commonwealth or eligible European Union citizens
• visitors staying at the address for a short period of time
• landlords who do not live at the property