How we carry out the annual canvass
For the annual canvass in 2025, canvass communications will be sent out in Nuneaton and Bedworth between August and November 2025. The information received is used to update the Register of Electors which will be published at the start of December 2025.
Data matching process
The electoral register is sent securely to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to be matched with their records. The results of the data matching will determine how you are contacted.
- Route 1 - if all the people registered to vote at the property can be matched
- Route 2 - if there are people at the property that cannot be matched
Route 1 - Data matched
For properties where all the data has matched, then you will receive a Canvass Communication A form. If the information on this form is correct then you do not need to respond to this letter..
If there is a change you need to make, for exmple adding or removing an occupant or if you want to change your voting methods - from in person to a postal vote, the quickest way to do this is by doing it on-line following the three steps lsited below.
- Visit the Household Response website.
- Log in using the security codes provided.
- Confirm that the details we hold for the occupants of the property are correct, or make any changes required.
Route 2 - Partial or no match
We will send a form (Canvass Communication B ) to the property which will either be:
- blank if nobody is registered at the property
- contain details of anyone we have listed as registered at the property
- Even if there are no changes you must respond to this form if you receive one.
How to respond to the form
To respond, complete the following steps:
- Visit the Household Response website.
- Log in using the security codes provided.
- Confirm that the details we hold for the occupants of the property are correct, or make any changes required.
If we do not receive a response from you, we will make further attempts to get a response. This may include sending your reminder form or a canvasser visiting your property.
Registering to vote
If you add anyone new to your Household Enquiry Form, they will not be automatically registered to vote, and this is a separate process.
We will send out a separate registration application to complete. Alternatively, you can register to vote.