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

If you can’t register online, you can register by either:

• printing paper forms from the GOV.UK 
• calling us on 01202 123 400. 

Check if you're already registered to vote

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.

After you've registered

You’ll get a letter from us confirming that you’re registered, or asking you for more information.

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: 

• completing 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.

Monthly updates and statutory dates for applications for registration

You can apply to be included in the Register of Electors at any time. If your application is successful, you'll be added at the next monthly update.

If we get your application form by…	Your details will be changed on…
Monday 13 December 2021	Tuesday 4 January 2022
Monday 10 January 2022	Tuesday 1 February 2022
Monday 7 February 2022	Tuesday 1 March 2022
Thursday 10 March 2022	Friday 1 April 2022
Thursday 7 April 2022	Tuesday 3 May 2022
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Wednesday 1 June 2022
Thursday 9 June 2022	Friday 1 July 2022
Friday 8 July 2022	Monday 1 August 2022
Wednesday 10 August 2022	Thursday 1 September 2022
There are no monthly updates during October and November because all households are asked to give their information to the Electoral Registration Officer during the annual canvass period.  A full electoral register will be published by 1 December 2022.