Residents in Richmond upon Thames are being urged to look out for their annual voter registration email ahead of next year's Council elections, and not to delete the message as spam.

Over the next few weeks, residents will receive an email with their registration information inviting them to make sure that their information is up to date.

With elections taking place in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in May 2022, the council says it is important that residents do not ignore these communications.

Not sure if an email you have received is authentic? Go to: http://richmond.gov.uk/annual_household_canvass_email

Mike Gravatt, Electoral Registration Officer at the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames said: "It's important that residents do not delete these messages from the Council so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in the borough.

"If you're not currently registered, your name will not appear in the messages we send.

"If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, or we'll send you information explaining how to do this in the post."

The council's annual canvass ensures it can keep the electoral register up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so so that they can take part in future elections.

Those who do not respond to the email will be sent a paper form to their home address, followed by a personal visit if necessary.

People who have moved recently are particularly encouraged to look out for the voter registration messages from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and check the details.

Any residents who have any questions can contact their local registration team at the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames by e-mail to [email protected]

Not sure if an email you have received is authentic? Go to: http://richmond.gov.uk/annual_household_canvass_email