The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections. The register is used for electoral purposes, such as making sure only eligible people can vote. It is also used for other limited purposes specified in law, such as detecting crime (e.g. fraud), calling people for jury service and checking credit applications.
The open register is an extract of the electoral register, but is not used for elections. It can be bought by any person, company or organisation. For example, it is used by businesses and charities to confirm name and address details.
Your name and address will be included in the open register unless you ask for them to be removed. Removing your details from the open register does not affect your right to vote.
How do I join or get removed from the open (edited) register?
Your name and address will be included in the open register unless you ask for them to be removed. Removing your details from the open register does not affect your right to vote. You can change your opt-out preference at any time by making a request in writing with your full name, address and an indication of whether you wish to be included in or omitted from the edited register. You can do this by sending an email to elections@southkesteven.gov.uk.
We will also write to you to confirm any change.
Opt in/out of the open register
Please note that your request to opt in or out of the register will only be effective from a specific date. Previous published versions of the register cannot be amended and the opt out/opt in process cannot be retrospective. Therefore, even if you have opted out, your details may still be available on previous versions of the register.
Opting out
An elector's name and address will be included in the open register unless the elector chooses to opt out. At the time of making an application to register, electors are offered the facility to opt out. If you wish to opt out at any other time you can do so by sending an email to elections@southkesteven.gov.uk.
You must give your name and address and specify that you wish to opt out. Your details will be permanently removed from the register unless you give us further notice or you move or your registration changes.
Opting in
Your details will appear on the open register unless you have asked for them to be omitted. If you wish to opt back in you can do so by sending an email to elections@southkesteven.gov.uk.
You must give your name and address and specify that you wish to opt in. Your details will be permanently added to the register unless you give us further notice or you move or your registration changes.