East Suffolk Council
The Electoral Register
There are two versions of the electoral register which are updated and published each year following the annual canvass.
The full version of the electoral register
The full version of the electoral register contains the name and address of every registered elector. Access to the full register is restricted by law and the use of the data is limited to certain purposes.
Copies of the full register for the East Suffolk area are held at:
East Suffolk Council, Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ
East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton IP12 1RT
The full version of the electoral register may be inspected, under supervision, by any person during office hours. To do this you are required to make an appointment and you will need to sign a declaration form prior to viewing the register.
Please note that:
- by law, we can only provide the current year's register for inspection - once a new register is published, the previous versions are no longer available for public inspection
- the use of copying machines, photography and computers is not permitted. This includes entering data into a mobile phone or electronic device. You may only make handwritten notes of the full register
- it is not possible to search the register electronically
The open version of the electoral register
The open register is an extract of the electoral register and electors can opt out of having their details published within it. This register is available for general sale and information obtained from this register may be used for any purpose.
The open version of the electoral register may be inspected, under supervision, by any person during office hours. To do this you are required to make an appointment and you will need to sign a declaration form prior to viewing the register.
Please note that:
- the use of copying machines, photography and computers is not permitted. This includes entering data into a mobile phone or electronic device. You may only make handwritten notes of the open register
- it is not possible to search the register electronically
Opt Out
If you Opt Out of the Open Register your name will only appear on the Full Register. If you have already registered and not opted out of the Open Register you can email elections@eastsuffolk.gov.uk to Opt Out. Please provide your full name and address as part of your request.
How to view the register
The Electoral Register can be viewed by making an appointment in advance to ensure there is someone available to supervise your viewing.
Please contact Electoral Services by emailing elections@eastsuffolk.gov.uk to make your appointment or call 01502 523320. We will aim to provide an appointment to view the register within five working days.
Copies of the Full Register for the East Suffolk area can be viewed at:
East Suffolk Council, Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ
East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton IP12 1RT
Copies of the Open Register for East Suffolk are held at our offices aboveand are also available to be viewed at any of our Customer Services locations. Please note the opening days and times for these venues.
Inspection
The Full and Open Registers are filed by:
- Polling District, then
- Street (in alphabetical order).
Where possible it is useful to know the road name and/or ward name before you begin.
Please note it is not possible to search either register by Name.