ELECTORAL services canvassers will be out and about in West Somerset and Taunton Deane during October and November asking householders to confirm the details held on the current Register of Electors.

If no-one is home, they will post a calling card, asking that forms are completed.

All canvassers will have official ID and anyone who is unsure whether the caller is genuine should ask to see it. 

Councils are legally required to make sure that the details on the electoral register are correct for each person in every household – even if they have informed the council that they do not wish to vote. 

The forms are simple to fill in and can be completed online – details of how to do this are on the form. Residents can also opt to fill in the paper form and post it in the pre-paid envelope, or return them to the councils’ offices in Taunton and Williton.

The canvass allows residents to make any changes to their details or to opt to be excluded from the open register so that their details cannot be bought by individuals and commercial organisations.