RESIDENTS across Northumberland are being reminded to make sure their name is on the electoral register before the end of the month.

In July, all 150,000 householders in the county were sent an annual canvass letter or form from Northumberland County Council listing everyone who was currently registered to vote at that property.

Households who have not yet responded to the initial canvass form will this month get a reminder form or an email.

People are being asked to fill in the relevant details before September 29.

A spokesman for the council said: "Please remember the canvass is taking place during a global pandemic where social distancing is a priority.

"If we don’t get a response, we are legally obliged to send a canvasser to call at your home to collect your details, so for everyone’s health and safety please reply as soon as possible.

"With elections taking place in Northumberland in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for you to ensure you have a say on issues that directly affect day-to-day life in the county."

People who receive a form should use the available automated response options if possible.

To those who receive an email, they should follow the instructions in in or fill in the original form they received.