Cheshire East residents have been urged to check their voter registration details with less than a year to go until the mayoral election.

'Significant' elections take place on May 6, 2027, with every seat on Cheshire East Council up for grabs, along with all town and parish councils in the borough.

On top of that, for the first time an elected mayor will be chosen for the new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.

Now, Cheshire East Council has launched its annual canvass, aiming to keep the electoral register up to date by identifying those at risk of losing their voice at the upcoming elections.

Helen Charlesworth-May, electoral registration officer and acting chief executive at Cheshire East Council, said: "Please do keep an eye out for important updates from Cheshire East.

"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.

"If you're not currently registered, your name will not appear in the messages we send. If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote."

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Cheshire East Council provides more than 400 services for residents – including adult and children's social care, education and school support, waste and recycling collections, planning and building control, libraries, parks and leisure facilities, road maintenance, parking and major infrastructure projects, among others.

The council also supports local businesses, community wellbeing and democratic services across the borough.

Meanwhile, the new combined mayoral authority has newly-devolved powers and an investment fund of £650m (over 30 years) for matters including strategic transport, homes and infrastructure, investment, growth, skills and jobs.

It will work in partnership with its member local authorities (Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council and Warrington Borough Council) to 'make our area a better place to live, work and invest, while building a stronger, more connected region'.

The elections will take place on May 6, 2027 (Credit: CEC)

Recent home movers urged to check their details

Electoral 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 the UK, 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 at the Electoral Commission, said: "It's really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so.

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"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."