Annual canvass
About the annual canvass
The annual canvass runs from July until 1 December each year.
We’re required to approach all households within Medway to maintain a complete and accurate record of electors. We publish a new register on 1 December each year.
We’ll contact you by:
- post
- phone
You only need to respond to the canvass communication if the form you receive tells you:
- a response is required
- you need to make changes about your details.
Any emails from us will come from no-reply@elecreg.co.uk.
How to respond
You can respond by:
- visiting our website
- using the pre-paid envelope provided.
If someone lives at your property who has recently turned 16 or moved into the property, they should be considered as part of your canvass response.
Including someone in your canvass response does not automatically register them to vote.
If you do not respond
If we have not received a response, you may receive a letter in the post or a visit from a canvasser.
Canvassers will be visiting properties across Medway from the middle of August until 24 November to confirm details of those who reside at the property.
Our canvassers all carry photo ID.
Contact electoral services
You can contact us by:
- phone: 01634 332 030
- email: electoralservices@medway.gov.uk