On Thursday 5 May 2016 voters in Epsom & Ewell will go to the polls to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. Anyone who isn’t registered to vote won’t be able to take part and have their say.

The deadline to register to vote in these elections is Monday 18 April 2016. Whilst there is still time, it’s running out quickly. The good news is that it only takes a few minutes to register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. It’s a chance to join the thousands of people across the UK being encouraged to register this week. 

Frances Rutter, Electoral Registration Officer for Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, said:

“Anyone not yet registered to vote should do so as soon as possible so they can have their say on issues that affect their day-to-day lives. I’d urge people living in Epsom & Ewell to use National Voter Registration Drive to spread the message amongst family and friends that it only takes a few minutes to complete the form and register to vote online.” 

Ben Brook, Head of Performance and English Regional Teams at the Electoral Commission, said:

“National Voter Registration Drive exists because it’s important that anyone who’s eligible, but has not yet registered to vote, does so. It’s easy and quick to do online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Young people, students and people who move frequently are much less likely to be registered to vote so #NVRD is as important as ever.” 

Local residents who do not have access to the internet can get a paper copy of the registration form by contacting the electoral services office on 01372 732000. 

1. National Voter Registration Drive is between 1 and 7 February 2016 and is led by Bite the Ballot. 
2. Bite the Ballot (www.bitetheballot.co.uk) aim to ensure that young people are engaged in political process and inspired to become change-makers.
3. The #NVRD campaign is led by Bite the Ballot and they work with partners, like the Electoral Commission and local authorities, to engage young people and encourage them to register to vote. There will be events and activities across the country being organised by schools, charities and other organisations.
4. On social media the hashtag will be #NVRD. Bite the Ballot also use #TakePower
5. National Voter Registration Drive exists because it’s important that anyone who’s eligible, but has not yet registered, does so. Young people and students are much less likely to be registered to vote so #NVRD is as important as ever.

Information from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council