Gloucester City Council has launched its annual electoral canvass, contacting every household in the city to verify who is registered to vote. The exercise, a legal requirement, runs from July through November and ensures the council holds an accurate electoral register ahead of its publication on 1 December 2026.
From early July, residents will receive either an email from [email protected] with the subject line ‘Act now to confirm your electoral registration’, or a letter through the post. The communication explains whether any action is needed and includes security codes for those who must respond. Replies can be submitted online at www.householdresponse.com/gloucester, by calling 01452 396203, by emailing [email protected], or by posting forms to Electoral Services at the Eastgate Management Suite on Eastgate Street.
Failure to respond when required can carry an £80 fine, though the Electoral Registration Officer will only issue penalties where there is no adequate reason. The annual canvass has been a fixture in Gloucester for years, designed not only to uphold the integrity of the voting system but also to support applications for credit, as many financial checks rely on the register. New residents at a property should be aware that completing the canvass does not automatically add them to the roll—they must separately apply at gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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