CANVASSERS are to hit doorsteps across the county today to give people the final chance to register to vote in the next elections.

Electoral registration forms were sent out to all 200,000 households in Wiltshire at the end of August and so far, 70 per cent have responded. First reminder letters have been sent to 80,000 properties whose occupants have not yet completed and returned their annual electoral registration form.

Now canvassers will be calling at any properties that have yet to respond, asking householders to complete the form on the doorstep.

Many calls will be during the evening and weekends and if people are not at home, they will call again.

The council’s trading standards team are reminding people to check for ID if they open the door to a canvasser.

All legitimate electoral roll canvassers will wear visible identification, and are instructed not to enter homes.

Call your electoral registration officer on 0300 456 0112 or elections@wiltshire. gov.uk or visit the elections page on the Wiltshire Council website.