The Electoral Registration Officer has a duty to maintain an accurate electoral register, and is required, by law, to undertake an Annual Canvass of all households within Sefton to check that the information we hold is as up to date.
When invited to provide information, it is a legal requirement for residents to confirm details relating to their property.
This will ensure that you are registered to vote and will have the opportunity to have your say at future local and national elections.
This is also an opportunity to ensure that anyone aged 16 or 17 in your household is included so they are also eligible to vote once they become 18 years old.
How will we contact you?
- By post – every property will receive a form through the post. These should arrive between 16 – 30 September 2026.
- If you do not respond to the form by 25 October 2026 then you will receive a reminder from Monday 9 November 2026.
- By phone – If we do not receive a response to our email or form, we may make telephone calls to individuals to gain a response. Calls will start from 2 November 2026.
What does the form look like when it is posted?
All forms will be delivered in a similar envelope:
Please read the information carefully. The form will advise you of the response required and the deadline.
If you do not respond to the initial contact, we will send further reminders until a response is received, which may include sending a member of staff to visit your property. If you receive a phone call or a face-to-face visit, please provide the information about the people residing at your property.
How do I confirm or update my property information?
If you need to respond to our correspondence the easiest way is online, it only takes a few minutes using the unique two-part security code provided. Simply choose one of these methods:
- Online at www.householdresponse.com/Sefton you can make changes to your household.
- By calling 0800 884 0701 follow the instructions and when prompted enter your security codes
- By texting NO CHANGE followed by your security codes to 80212
- Alternatively, you can complete and return your form using the Freepost envelope provided.
Who should be on the register at my property?
You should include the names and nationalities of everyone over 16 who lives at the address, please also include an email address if they are happy to share this.
All new people that are added to an annual canvass response will receive an additional contact called an ITR (Invitation to Register). This will ask for information about that person, including their National Insurance Number and Date of Birth to enable us to register the person fully.
The easiest way for a new person to register themselves without the need for an ITR is to register to vote online.
Be sure to delete the names of anyone who no longer lives at your property.
You can register to vote any time of the year. If you register between September and November, you will only be added to the new electoral register from 1 December.
I’ve tried to respond but I have already responded, and you have confirmed my registration, why are you contacting me again?
We have a two-stage process for some residents at this time of year. You may have completed the invitation to register and have had your registration confirmed but have not completed the request for information about the people living in your household. You must complete this information.
Who is eligible to register?
Find out who should be included.
Questions?
If you have a question or need further information, you can contact the Elections Team on electors@sefton.gov.uk or visit the Electoral Commission Website
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| 2026 Canvas Leaflet | (pdf 260KB) |