Monday, 8 September 2025
Don't lose your vote
It is very important that everyone checks that they are registered to vote because next year all 54 Calderdale councillors are up for re-election. There are councillors for each Calderdale ward. Normally, we just vote for one each year. In May next year, we will have 3 votes for 3 councillors.
Each year, the council reminds all electors to check that they are on the electoral register.
To register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
In particular, people who have recently moved house are urged to check their details. Electoral Commission research has found that recent home movers are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. In Great Britain, 92% of those who have lived in their home for 16 years will be registered, compared with 36% of people who have lived at an address for less than a year.
Jackie Killeen, Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation, said, "It's really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so. We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year's canvass. The council may contact residents by post, email or telephone.
"If you are not registered to vote, make sure you provide the necessary information to your local council when asked and register to vote online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote ."
Residents with questions about their registration status can contact Calderdale Council's electoral services team at electoral-services@calderdale.gov.uk or on 01422 393103