Residents urged to make sure they are registered to vote

Bury Council is encouraging residents who are not yet registered to vote to go online and register their details.

On Thursday 5 May voters from across the borough will go to the polls to elect their local councillors. There could also be an ‘in/out’ referendum on the EU later this year, but residents who are not registered will not be able to have their say.

Mike Owen, returning officer and electoral registration officer, said: “Anyone not yet registered to vote should register as soon as possible. Not only do we have local government elections in May, but later this year there could also be a once in a lifetime opportunity to have your say in an EU referendum.”

The deadline to register to vote in May is 18 April. Registering online is quick and easy - simply go to www.gov.uk/registertovote and input your date of birth and National Insurance details.

For further information, contact Electoral Services on 0161 253 5252.

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Press release issued: 15 February 2016.