Electoral Roll

SteveL replied on 21/08/2016 12:23

SteveL

Posted on 21/08/2016 12:23

I thought that when they changed the system the idea was that you would only have to update anything if you moved. However, this must be the third time since its introduction that I have been sent a household enquiry form. This lists those registered and says you must confirm, or you could loose the right to vote. Also failure to respond could result in a fine of £1000. The only difference from the old system seems to be that if you list anybody new on the form, they are not automatically registered, as they were in the past, but will be contacted. I am not sure why any change was necessary, other than bringing it online.

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Tinwheeler replied on 21/08/2016 13:06

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 21/08/2016 13:06

We do the confirmation every year, Steve. It's simpler than filling in the form as all you have to do is push a few buttons on the phone.

I think records would not be updated by some if the onus was on us to tell the Council of changes without being prompted. I can assure you there are many, many people who would welcome the opportunity to hide their whereabouts and mislead authorities for less than honest purposes so I see the system as serving a useful purpose.

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huskydog replied on 21/08/2016 13:29

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huskydog

Motorhomer

Posted on 21/08/2016 13:29

Yep same here ,couple of clicks on the computer all done , now someone will tell me they can hack my computer to get my details Sad

moulesy replied on 21/08/2016 13:37

moulesy

Caravanner

Posted on 21/08/2016 13:37

Or just do it by free phone, just a few more clicks!

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tombar replied on 21/08/2016 14:24

tombar

Caravanner

Posted on 21/08/2016 14:24

Do mine each year on the computer. You can even tick a box if you do not want all details given out to third parties, hence less crap through the post and online

Fysherman replied on 21/08/2016 14:27

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Fysherman

Posted on 21/08/2016 14:27

Do mine each year on the computer. You can even tick a box if you do not want all details given out to third parties, hence less crap through the post and online

Doesn't stop your info being sold on though TB albeit not quite as much.

Try 192.com and see info they have sold to them. You have to pay for the main part but just the Google listing contains more info than I want to be out in the either for anyone to see (or use)