To be eligible to vote to vote in the 2023 local and parish council elections, you must be registered by 17 April 2023.

You can only register yourself to vote. You can’t register a family member, even if they live in the same property.

Register to vote on GOV.UK

You can check (for free) if you're already on the electoral register by:

• completing our general enquiry form
• calling us on 01202 123 400
• emailing us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

Changes to your registration

If you have moved you will need to either:

• register to vote on gov.uk
• call us on 01202 123 400 (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm)
• email us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk (to be sent a form to register).

If your name has changed you will need to either: 

• complete our general enquiry form
• call us on 01202 123 400 (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm) 
• email us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk (to be sent a form to register).

You will need to provide us with a copy of proof of your change of name.