Voting registration deadline

Time running out to register for May elections

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 14 April 2010)

Carlisle residents have until Tuesday, 20 April to register in time for this May’s General Election and City Council Elections (Thursday, 6 May).

Householders who may have recently moved to the city or who have moved residency are being urged to contact the City Council’s Electoral Registration section before the deadline or miss out on their chance to vote.

The deadline for new postal vote applications is also set for Tuesday, 20 April. All new postal vote applications need to be with Carlisle City Council’s Electoral Registration section by 5pm to meet the deadline.

Electors can also submit new applications to vote by proxy. These applications must be submitted by not later than 5pm on Tuesday 27 April 2010. Applications to vote by proxy on the grounds of medical emergency occurring after 5pm on 27 April can be submitted up until 5pm on Thursday, 6 May 2010.

Residents wanting to register to vote, apply to vote by post or apply to vote by proxy, can request application forms by telephoning 01228 817555 or 01228 817556, email elections@carlisle.gov.uk or visit www.carlisle.gov.uk