READING Borough Council has issued a reminder to residents after reporting that thousands are still yet to respond to canvassing letters.
More than 10,000 households are yet to file a response to council correspondence, which reminds residents to register to vote.
The council has contacted households in three waves of reminders ahead of the local elections which are set to take place in May 2023.
The final phase of reminders has now begun, with the council having proposed telephone canvassing as a “last resort” to get as many people as possible eligible to vote.
Residents are reminded that anybody aged 16 or 17 years old can be added to households so they are ready to register when they turn 18.
Those who have recently moved are especially encouraged to look out for voter registration messages.
Mail reminders will be sent to households who are yet to respond and risk being unable to vote in local elections.
Registration can be conducted online by visiting www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, or via post by calling 0118 937 3717.
Registration must be completed by Wednesday, November 30, with the register due to be published on Thursday, December 1.
