A CAMPAIGN to inspire young people to make sure they are on the electoral register is being backed by Oldham Council.
The local authority is supporting the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) and also using the week of action – February 1 to 7 – to remind all residents to sign up or risk losing their vote.
More than 85 per cent of local people are already registered but that means a minority still are not.
It is up to individuals to register their details and check they are correct. If you don’t think you’re registered or want to check your details then get in touch now.
Carolyn Wilkins, Chief Executive of Oldham Council and Returning Officer, said: “Local elections are taking place in May and if you aren’t on the register you won’t be able to have a say on how Oldham is run.
“But this isn’t just about voting. Everyone has to provide the information as a legal obligation and many people don’t realise it could impact on your day-to-day life.
“If you don’t sign up it could make it harder for your address to be verified by companies when you are trying to get a mobile phone contract, for example or a loan or mortgage.
“We’re urging people to act now and sign up.”
If you know you’re not registered and want to apply, you can do so at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote – it’s quick and easy and all you’ll need is your National Insurance number and date of birth to confirm your identity.
Alternatively you can contact the elections office on 0161 770 4718 to sign up over the phone in a couple of minutes.
For more information about the NVRD campaign log onto http://bitetheballot.co.uk/nvrd/
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