This annual campaign is designed to inspire our young people to make sure they are on the electoral register.

The vast majority of local people, more than 85 per cent, are already registered but that means a minority still aren’t.

It is now up to you as an individual to register your details and check they are correct. 

If you don’t think you’re registered or want to check your details are correct then get in touch now.

You can register online via www.gov.uk/register-to-vote  – it’s quick and easy and all you’ll need is your National Insurance number and date of birth to confirm your identity.

Alternatively you can contact the elections office on 0161 770 4718. They will check if you are on the register and, if not, will sign you up over the phone in a couple of minutes. Again all you will need is your NI number.

This isn’t just about voting. Everyone has to provide the information as a legal obligation and many people don’t realise that it could impact on your day-to-day life.

If people you don’t sign up it could make it harder for your address to be verified by companies when you are trying to get a mobile phone contract, for example or a loan or mortgage. That is because credit reference agencies use the register to confirm where you live.

If you know you’re not registered and want to apply, you can do so at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

For more information about the NVRD campaign log onto http://bitetheballot.co.uk/nvrd/