Elections and Voting
Electoral Services
Electoral Services ensure that all eligible residents within the Royal Borough are given the opportunity to vote in any elections: local, parliamentary, GLA, European or referenda. We do this by compiling a Register of Electors. There is an annual canvass to update the Register each autumn which is published in full on 1 December each year. The process of "rolling registration" takes place between December and September. This allows people to register to vote throughout the year. If you have moved within the Borough or are new to the Borough you will need register to vote at your new address.
Electoral Services also organise and administer all elections that take place within the borough as well as assisting with any local or parliamentary boundary changes. The next planned election is the European Parliamentary Election in June 2009, however there could be a parliamentary or local by-election at anytime.
Registering to Vote
We are now undertaking the annual canvass of all properties within the Borough. Every household has been sent a Register of Electors 2009 form. If there are no changes to the details printed on this form then you must confirm the details we hold are still correct. You can do this by the internet, freephone or SMS (text message). Full details are printed on your registration form and enclosed leaflet. If you need to make alterations to the details we hold then you will need to do this on your registration form and return it to us in the pre-paid envelope we provide you.
Other Languages
The Electoral Commission produces information leaflets and application forms in various languages. For further information and to download leaflets in other languages please see the about my vote website from the Electoral Commission.
Contact us
Electoral services can be contacted:
In writing:
Electoral Services
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Email: electoral.services@rbk.kingston.gov.uk,
Telephone: 020 8547 5026
Fax: 020 8547 5099
Also see:
Related External Links:
- The Electoral Commission - aims to assist and promote the effective and efficient delivery of electoral services in the United Kingdom. Provides information for both voters and candidates.
- About My Vote - everything you need to know about getting and using your vote. Includes application forms and information guides in English and a number of other languages
- Do Politics - Independent and engaging political resources for young people. An Electoral Commission's website.
- Younglivin' - Kingston's website for young people. Gives information and advice to young people and includes details on Kingston's Member of the Youth Parliament (MYP)
- London Elects - for full results of the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections held on Thursday 1 May 2008.