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Electoral register

The register of electors is the list of everyone who is registered to vote. It is published on 1 December and updated monthly. You must be on the register to vote in Local and Parliamentary elections and referendums. 
 
You are not automatically registered even if you pay Council Tax and if you have moved home you need to fill in a registration form. See our electoral registration website page to find out how to register.
 
The register is set out in property order not by name. We are required to produce two versions of the register. 
 
The Full Register
 
The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. It can be inspected by any member of the public under supervision at the Electoral Services counter. The Electoral Services counter is located on the ground floor of the Shute End Council Offices. 
 
The law states who is entitled to a copy of the register and what it can be used for, including:
 
  • Electoral purposes
  • The prevention and detection of crime
  • Checking your identity when you apply for credit 
 
The Edited Register
 
The edited register omits the names and addresses of those electors who have asked to be excluded from it.  It can be bought by anyone and used for any purpose, eg. by Direct Mailing companies. To opt out, you need to tick the opt-out box on the registration form or write to us.
 
An elector can request - in writing - a letter of confirmation that he/she is on the register. It costs £10 and requires 3 working days’ notice.
 
To find out more contact Electoral services between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday:
 
Phone: 0118 974 6522 / 6523

Wokingham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.   
Telephone: (0118) 974 6000    Minicom: (0118) 974 6991    Email: wokinghambc@wokingham.gov.uk