How to respond
We are using emails to reduce the cost of obtaining information from our residents. It will lower the number of paper forms printed, saving thousands of sheets of paper.
It will also save us a significant expense on postage. Help us by responding to our request for information as quickly as possible.
Trafford Council - Elections@trafford.gov.uk is an official email account that we use. If you are worried about the authenticity of the email, contact us at elections@trafford.gov.uk or call 0800 0234 206.
If you do not confirm your household's details online, we will be legally required to send a paper form to your property. If you update or confirm your details online, you do not need to return your paper form.
If you have any questions about how to respond, email elections@trafford.gov.uk.
What to do if you need to make changes
You'll need the security codes on your canvass form to make any changes.
You can also update the paper form and post it back to us. Postage is free
If you have no changes to make, you can also respond by:
- Calling 0800 884 0701 and when prompted entering part 1 and part 2 of your security code.
We are required by law to send reminders to get up to date information if we do not receive a prompt response. If you do not have your form to hand, have lost it or have any further questions you can call us on 0800 0234 206.
Adding a name to the form does not register that individual on the electoral register. They must also register to vote online or complete an Invitation to Register form.
Invitations to register
If you add a name to the canvass form, we will send an invitation to register form to eligible individuals by post. You can use the form or register to vote online.
You can register to vote online before you receive an invitation to register form but you must also tell us about any changes to your household on your canvass form.
You can also use this service to update your name, address or other details. It takes less than 5 minutes and saves us money on printing and postage.
To register, you'll need your National Insurance number and date of birth. Your National Insurance number can be found on:
- Your National Insurance card or letter
- Official paper work such as payslips
- Letters about tax or benefits
If you cannot find your National Insurance number, you will need to arrange to have it sent to you by the government.
If you have not been given a National Insurance number, you'll need to provide a reason when applying. We will then contact you for further evidence about your identity.
More information on how to register to vote.