Electoralforms goto homes

New laws mean forms which fail to be returned by October 15 will prompt Arun District Council staff to visit the homes concerned.

Registering to vote gives citizens a voice at election time and can also help to open a bank account, obtain a mortgage and loan because the electorial list is used by banks to check information.

Arun District Council's chief executive and electoral registration officer Ian Sumnall said: "We are urging people not to put the forms to one side but to check and confirm their details and return them in the freepost envelope provided, so that they do not get forgotten.'