You can apply to be included on the Register of Electors between January and August using the Rolling Registration Scheme. All you have to do is fill in a voter registration form (Rolling Registration ER3 Form).
Please note, this service will not be available from September to November because of the Annual Canvass and you cannot be included on the register using this registration form during these months.
How do I get a Voter Registration Form?
To get a voter registration form simply telephone our Contact Centre on 01768 817817. Give them your details and they will send you one in the post. You cannot download a form as each form has its own unique property barcode so it can be scanned and processed quickly once it has been returned to us.
How do I fill in the form?
You have to sign your own form; someone else cannot do it for you. Please pay attention to the boxes regarding age and availability for Jury Service. Ticking relevant boxes if you do not want to appear on the sold Edited Electoral Register.
Who do I send the form to?
Return your form to: The Electoral Registration Officer, Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF.
What happens once you have sent us your form?
When you send us your form we will add you to our list of new applications. Any elector can then object to your name being added to the register. If this happens we will write to you.
If your application is not objected to, we will change your details within 2 to 6 weeks of receiving your form. We will write to tell you when your application is allowed.
| Applications received by: |
Will be added to the Register on: |
| 12 December 2011 |
3 January 2012 |
| 10 January 2012 |
1 February 2012 |
| 8 February 2012 |
1 March 2012 |
| 9 March 2012 |
2 April 2012 |
| 5 April 2012 |
1 May 2012 |
| 10 May 2012 |
1 June 2012 |
| 8 June 2012 |
2 July 2012 |
| 10 July 2012 |
1 August 2012 |
| 10 August 2012 |
3 September 2012 |
There is no monthly update during October, November and December during the annual canvass period when all households have to register. A new Register is published on 1 December.
We will also tell the Electoral Registration Officer for your old address that you have moved, so that your name can be removed from that register. If you do not want to be removed from your other address, please explain why on your form.
There are special rules about names being added to the voters list during an election period. Because of these you may not be able to vote at that election if you are added during this time.
However, during an election period you can apply to be registered up to 5pm, eleven working days before the election.
Electoral Register
There are two versions of the Electoral Register and strict rules about who can see and use each version for more details go to Electoral Registers.
For further information:
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Contact: Elections Officer,
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Address: Elections, Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith CA11 7QF
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Telephone: 01768 212253 or 01768 212122
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Email: elections@eden.gov.uk
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Fax: 01768 890470
