EU REFERENDUM – ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?


EU REFERENDUM – ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

 

The referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union (EU) will be held on Thursday 23 June 2016.

Registering to vote

If you’re not already on the Electoral Register, you must register by Tuesday 7 June 2016. The quickest and easiest way to register is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and you will need to have your National Insurance (NI) number to hand and know your full date of birth.

If you’re unable to vote in person on the day

If you’re unable to vote in person on the day, the deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 8 June. Applications for proxy votes need to be received by 5pm on  Wednesday 15 June. Visit www.woking.gov.uk/elections2016 to download an application form.

Speaking about the forthcoming EU Referendum, Ray Morgan, Counting Officer for Woking Borough, said: “This is an important referendum that will shape the future of the United Kingdom for generations to come. To be eligible to vote, you will need to be on the Electoral Register. I urge residents to apply as soon as possible and not to leave registration to the last minute.”

For more information and assistance, please contact Electoral Services on 01483 755855 or email elections@woking.gov.uk