Please help us to keep costs down
| Published: 1st October 2007 12:07 |
This week Lichfield District Council is sending out an urgent plea to residents to remind them they must return their register of electors forms.
Every household in the district will have already received a form through the post and every Lichfield District resident, born before 30th November 1990, must register their details. Lichfield District Council is very concerned that 32% of all households in the district have not returned their forms yet, and unless they do soon, the Council will have to employ canvassers to visit the houses that have not returned their forms.
Councillor Margaret Stanhope, Cabinet Member for Democratic and Legal Services, said: "Most people don't realise it's a legal requirement to register their details, and that they could be fined up to £1,000 if they fail to do so. We need you to confirm your details even if they haven't changed, or if you have no intention of voting. If you have not registered your household's details, please do as soon as possible. Employing canvassers is an unnecessary cost for the Council and Council Tax payers."
If you have misplaced or not yet received a form, please contact Electoral Services straight away on 01543 308125.
Forms are pre-printed with the information currently held on the register of electors. If there are no changes to the details please sign and date the form and post it back to us for free in the prepaid envelope provided. Or, if you have a touchtone phone, you can register using the free phone telephone registration service on 0800 197 8611. Or, if you have access to the Internet, you can now register online at www.registerbyinternet.com/lichfield.
If you need to make any changes or additions to the details on the form, please complete it and return it in the prepaid envelope provided. You cannot provide changes or additional details over the phone or via the Internet.
Electoral Services Helpline 01543 308125
Please note, this information relates to Lichfield District residents only.
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