From the District Council website:
Rochford District residents who have not yet registered to vote must do so by Monday, April 20, to be able to cast their vote in the May 7 Local and Parliamentary (General) Elections.
If you have recently moved house ? whether you have moved within the District, or are new to the District ? you need to register to vote at your new address. You are not automatically registered even if you pay council tax.
There is still time to register, but you must act now. To register to vote you can:
1. Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote to register online – you will need your National Insurance number
2. Visit the Council Offices in South Street, Rochford or Rayleigh Civic Suite, to collect a form
3. Phone the Elections Office Helpline on 01702 318187
Registering to vote gives you a chance to elect your Member of Parliament and District and Parish Council representatives ? don?t miss out on your chance to have your say about how your country and district are run.
For more information about the upcoming elections visit www.rochford.gov.uk/elections.