Neil Hamilton, MS for Mid & West Wales, and Leader of UKIP Wales is urging his constituents to make sure they have a say in who represents them in the next national government.
Mr Hamilton, a member of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs committee, is calling on residents to ensure they can vote in the forthcoming Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioner elections, scheduled for May 6.
He said:
“It is vitally important that people do not miss out and use their right to vote. No-one is automatically registered, even if you pay council tax, so it is crucial to check.
“Councils across Wales are currently sending out letters to residents to check information held on the electoral register is correct. If the information on the form is not right then you need to act.
“Voters in Wales are scheduled to go to the polls on Thursday May 6 to select new members of the Senedd and for a new Police and Crime Commissioner in your area.
“This is your opportunity to have a say on issues affecting Wales such as healthcare, education, economy and the environment. You need to think carefully about who you want to represent you as this is a decision you will have to live with for five years.
“I would encourage everyone to act now and, if not registered, then apply online without delay.”
The letter lists those residents who are currently registered to vote at each address so details can be checked and confirmed.
Even if you have registered for council tax or council services, it does not automatically mean you are registered to vote.
Everyone of voting age is responsible for registering themselves. If an eligible voter is not included on the enquiry form they should go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
If any of the registered details have changed or need to be removed, residents should respond to the form so details can be updated. If all the information on the form is correct, no further action is needed.
Councils across Wales are working with the Electoral Commission to ensure that everyone can vote safely in the May 6 elections in line with Covid-19 safety guidance.
You can sign-up for postal voting so you can vote from home ahead of polling day. However, if you want to vote in person at a polling station strict procedures will be in place to allow voting to take place safely.
