RESIDENTS are being urged not to lose their voice on decisions which affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up-to-date.

Maldon District Council have been sending emails out to residents with a web address and unique codes included, to make sure the electoral register is up-to-date.

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The annual canvass identifies any residents who are not registered to vote so the council can encourage them to do so.

Paul Dodson, electoral registration officer at the council said: "It’s important that residents look out for an email from Maldon District Council, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in the district.

"We will send you an email with details of how to respond to make sure you are able to have your say at elections taking place in the future by simply following the instructions sent to you."

The council are particularly urging residents who have recently moved to look out for the voter registration messages and check the details.

According to research by the Electoral Commission, published in 2019, recent home movers are far less likely to be registered than those who have lived at an address for a long time.

Across Britain, 92 per cent of people who have been at their property for more than sixteen years will be registered, compared to 36 per cent of people who have lived at an address for less than a year.

Register to vote online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Any residents who have any questions can contact the registration team at elections@maldon.gov.uk.