The electoral register shows the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote. It is only used as allowed by the law. This includes it being supplied to political parties and election candidates.

We use this register for elections to make sure only eligible people can vote. This register can also be used to:

• detect crime such as fraud
• call people for jury duty
• check credit applications

Open register

The open register can be bought by any person, company or organisation and is not used for elections. Names and addresses are included in the open register unless you ask for them to be removed.

Your voting rights do not change if you chose to remove your details from the open register.

Opting out of the open register

When you register to vote, you have the option of opting out of the open register. 

If you are unsure whether you are on the electoral register or not, please contact customer services at contactus@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 665555, and we will be able to check for you.

Publication of the electoral register

The revised version of the complete electoral registers are usually published on 1 December each year. The exception is when an election is held during the annual canvass (when elector details are checked), then the registers are published later.

Electoral registration privacy notice

The electoral registration officer is the data controller for the personal data that you provide for the purpose of registering your right to vote. We have a duty to maintain a complete and accurate register throughout the year. We only collect the personal data we need from you in order to do this. For more information, please view our privacy notice: