Summary
This page contains information on Electoral Services, including information on Forthcoming Elections; Previous Elections; Polling Districts and Polling Places Review; Ward Arrangements and provides you with access to Registration Forms.
This page also provides you with brief information about how to register as an Elector; Anonymous Registration and other useful relevant snippets.
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Electoral Registration Infomation
For information on the Register of Electors and guidance on who is eligible to register; the process of how you can register as an elector to vote and how you may inspect the register and so on, please click on the following link which will take you to our Electoral Registration page.
Electoral Services
Forthcoming Elections
We will place information about any forthcoming elections to be held here, as it becomes available.
For details about upcoming elections and referenda, please click on the following link which will take you to the Electoral Commission website, where relevant information will be made available when it is released.
Previous Elections
Please click on the links below to view the results of previous elections held in the Borough.
Polling Districts and Polling Places Review
Warding Arrangements
New Warding Arrangements were introduced in 2003. Please click on the link below to view this information on recent boundary changes. This page also explains why the changes were necessary.
Voter Registration Form
Information on Electoral Registration may be viewed by reading the text and using the links further down below on this page.
Please click on the link below to view and print-off a form.
The form should be completed and signed before being returned to the following address.
Electoral Registration
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Station Road
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 2DR
Home Movers
Don't forget your furniture, your pets…or your right to vote!
For more information, click on the following Link which will take you to the Electoral Commission's 'About My Vote' Web Site.
Anonymous Registration
The Electoral Administration Act 2006 introduced the ability for certain categories of electors to register anonymously. Anyone who does not wish for their name to appear on the register can apply to their Electoral Registration Officer to be registered anonymously, although good reason would have to be provided for this. For further information and guidance contact us on telephone number 0116 257 2722. More infomation about anonymous registration can be found on the Electoral Commission's 'About My Vote' Web Site by clicking on the following link.
What Provisions are there for Homless People, Mental Health Patients or Prisoners on Remand?
Since 2000, three groups of people can register using a Declaration of Local Connection - 'Homeless People', 'Mental Health Patients' and 'Prisoners on Remand'. You may obtain and complete a form which relates to your particular circumstance and register as an elector at any time during the year. The relevant form can be made available to you by contacting us on telephone number 0116 257 2722.
A form 'Declaration of Local Connection - Homeless People' can be uploaded by clicking on the link below.
More Information On Electoral Registration
If there is anything you do not understand about Electoral Registration or any other Electoral matters you may find the answers below. You may also find further infomation by clicking in the link to the Electoral Commission's 'About My Vote' Web Site.
The following section provides some brief answers to some of the frequently asked questions relating the Electoral Services.
Please click on the following link 'Electoral Registration' for more in-depth information about the Register of Electors which includes guidance on who is eligible to register; the process of how you can register as an elector to vote and how you may inspect the register.
What is the Electoral Register?
An electoral register is compiled following a canvass of all properties occupied on the 15 October each year. The register is used to enable residents to vote at any elections, polls or referenda which might be held during the year. Canvass forms are delivered to every household at the end of August. It is also possible to change your details if you move house during the year. This can be done by completing an application form to be registered as an elector.
The Electoral Services Officer makes and keeps two versions of the electoral register - the full register and the edited register. If you wish for your name and address to be excluded from the edited register, then you need to indicate on your application form or alternatively write to the Electoral Services Officer.
What is the Electoral Register Used For?
The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. Only certain people and organisations can have copies of the full register, and they can only use it for specified purposes. These include electoral purposes, the prevention and detection of crime and checking your identity when you have applied for credit.
Who can see the Electoral Register?
The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 indicates who can have a copy of the full register and for what purpose they can use it. It is a criminal offence for them to pass it on to anyone else or to use it for any other purpose.
The edited register leaves out the names and addresses of those who have requested that their names be excluded from this version of the register. The edited register can be bought by anyone who asks for a copy and they may use it for any purpose.
What if I Move House?
If you have recently moved house or your name does not appear on the Register of Electors then please complete the 'Application to be Registered As An Elector' form and send by post to the Electoral Services Officer for processing.
(a separate form needs to be completed for each person who wishes to be registered).
Voting at a Polling Station is Really Easy!
To find out exactly how it's done click on the following Link which will take you to the Electoral Commission's 'About My Vote' Web Site.
What if I am Unable to Attend the Polling Station?
If you unable to attend your polling station to vote, you can vote by post or appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. This is called Absent Voting and further information on theis can be found by clicking on the following link.
British Citizens Living Abroad
Just because you are not living in the UK - Don't lose your right to vote!
For more information, click on the following Link which will take you to the Electoral Commission's 'About My Vote' Web Site.
If you Requirer Further Advice
If you requirer further advice or more information about this subject please contact us.
The Council’s Electoral Registration Section can be contacted
Via
Telephone on: 0116 257 2722
Or
Email to: electoral.services@oadby-wigston.gov.uk|