Households in Tendring asked to confirm voter details by text
It's part of a yearly process to check details are correct and up to date
Tendring residents are being asked to to check their electoral register details.
It's part of a yearly process asking each home in the UK to check their electoral register details are correct and up to date.
Letters are being sent out asking people to confirm their details by text to ensure if they're eligible to vote, they are registered to do so.
Those who receive a white letter do not need to respond, provided all of the details are correct.
Households which receive a yellow letter need to confirm their details, and submit any changes if required.
Ian Davidson, Electoral Registration Officer for Tendring, said it was important people check all their details are correct, including their nationality, whether or not they are on the open register, and if they have a postal or proxy vote.
"Your vote matters and it is important you don't lose it - so please make sure you confirm details for your household, and update them, if needed,"
"If you do need to confirm or make changes, then doing so online is best - and I would ask households to respond by the end of August so we can avoid unnecessary reminders."
While text and online is the most efficient way to confirm your details, households do still have the option to complete the form by phone or by post.