August 31st, 2026.



Residents across Lewes district are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

With elections to the new East Sussex unitary authority expected in May 2027, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part.

Lewes District Council, East Sussex County Council and the county’s other district and borough councils are set to be replaced by a single new council for East Sussex from April 2028.

Ian Fitzpatrick, Electoral Registration Officer at Lewes District Council, said: “Keep an eye out for important updates from Lewes District Council. The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date. To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, simply follow the instructions sent to you.”

Commission research has found that recent home movers are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. In Great Britain, 92% of those who have lived in their home for 16 years will be registered, compared with 36% of people who have lived at an address for less than a year.

Jackie Killeen, Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation, said: “It’s really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so. We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year’s canvass. The council may contact residents by post or email.

“If you are not registered to vote, make sure you provide the necessary information to your local council when asked and register to vote online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.”

Information on registering to vote is available on the Electoral Commission website HERE.

Residents with questions about their registration status can contact the council’s electoral services team via email electoral@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk or telephone 01273 471600.