Cornwall Council is calling on residents to register to vote now to make sure they can have their say and vote in the local council elections in May 2017.

The Council is required to produce a new and accurate list of voters each year which then stays in force for the following twelve months.

On Friday, August 19, more than 264,000 electoral household enquiry forms will be posted to homes across Cornwall, signalling the start of this year’s annual canvass. 

Residents can use a dedicated internet, freephone or SMS text response services to provide details of any changes or, alternatively, can return forms by post.

Anyone does not receive a form is asked to contact the Council’s electoral registration team on 0300 123 1115.

Further information is available from the Council’s website www.cornwall.gov.uk