Preston City Council Launches Voter Registration Drive Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Preston City Council in partnership with Lancaster Road administration has initiated a voter registration campaign aimed at ensuring accurate electoral records ahead of the upcoming series of elections in the area. The drive, set to commence on February 22, 2024, will involve sending emails and letters to all households in Preston to verify and update the voter register.

The communication, addressed to ‘The Occupier,’ will provide recipients with instructions on how to cross-verify the registered individuals and prompt necessary changes if required. The emphasis is on maintaining precise and up-to-date voter databases in preparation for the impending Local, Police and Crime Commissioner, and Parliamentary Elections this year.

Households receiving the correspondence are encouraged to respond promptly through the provided online response service or by returning the printed form to the Town Hall at Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 2RL. Those with correct details on the form can confirm online without further action, ensuring that the register accurately reflects eligible voters in the region.

The email outreach will especially target electors with registered email addresses to streamline the verification process. Through the Household Response email facility, recipients will easily access and confirm their voter registration details, facilitating a comprehensive and efficient response to the verification initiative.

Individuals who identify discrepancies or need to include new eligible voters in their household are requested to respond using the secure codes as specified in the form. The primary aim of this exercise is to ensure that every eligible resident in Preston is duly registered to exercise their voting rights in the forthcoming polls.

The voter registration campaign will play a vital role in preparing for the upcoming series of elections in the region, including the Police and Crime Commissioner and local elections scheduled for May 2, 2024. Additional information regarding the elections and polling procedures will be communicated to the registered voters in due course, facilitating their participation in the democratic process.

With the inclusion of comprehensive guidelines and digital outreach mechanisms, the voter registration drive underscores Preston City Council’s commitment to fostering civic engagement and ensuring the electoral integrity of the region. By aligning voter records with verified details and national insurance numbers, the council aims to uphold the fundamental principle of accurate and inclusive voter registration ahead of the crucial electoral events this year.