 Other useful information
Poll Cards
At the time of an election, full details of the election timetable and voting arrangements will be publicised widely. If you qualify to vote in an election, we will send you a poll card telling you the date and time of the election and the address of your polling station, there will also be a map on your poll card, showing you where the polling station is located.
Credit Rating Agencies
The full register of electors can legally be sold to registered credit rating agencies. In order to find out what these credit rating use your data for you can click on the links below.
Callcredit - www.callcredit.co.uk
Experian - www.experian.co.uk
Equifax - www.equifax.co.uk
Aristotle - Although a registered credit rating agency they deal directly with companies and not members of the public.
Direct mail
If you do not want direct or 'junk mail' sent to your home, ask the Mailing Preference Service to stop it. For more information about this useful service visit Mailing Preference Service at www.mpsonline.org.uk
Referendum on elected mayor
When a local authority has received a valid petition, it shall hold a referendum, unless the petition is received within 48 months of the last referendum taking place or the local authority has already given notice of its intention to hold a referendum.
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Useful links
Wandsworth Council - Council Tax and Benefits service
By applying to be entered on the register of electors you have not also applied to be entered on the Council Tax records, for more information view here www.wandsworth.gov.uk/counciltax
Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission are an independent body that was set up by Parliament in November 2000. They aim to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the United Kingdom - and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral process, promoting public awareness on electoral matters, and regulating political parties. For further information view here www.electoralcommission.gov.uk
Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice (also known as the MOJ) is responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy.
- Justice - responsibilities include running the courts, and improving the justice system.
- Rights - responsibilities include human rights and information rights law.
Democracy - responsibilities include law and policy on running elections and modernising the constitution.
www.justice.gov.uk/news/electoraladministration.htm
Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA)
The Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) is a professional body representing the interests of electoral administrators in the United Kingdom. For further information view here www.aea-elections.co.uk
Operation Black Vote
Operation Black Vote is a non-party political campaign, supported by a broad coalition of mainly Black organisations. For further information view here www.obv.org.uk
Other London Councils
Careline
CareLine Information Centre for Wandsworth provides social care information on Social Services and Healthcare for those resident and working in the London Borough of Wandsworth. For further information view here www.careline.org.uk |
