Annual canvass

Every year we contact every household in Birmingham to check that the details on the electoral register are correct.

The annual canvass for 2026 to 2027 has now started. During July, August, and September 2026, the Elections Office will be writing to households to ask you to confirm who is currently living at the property and is eligible to vote.

How we will contact you

We will contact some households by email first.

You may receive an email from birmingham.elections.office@notifications.service.gov.uk on behalf of Birmingham City Council. This is a genuine email.

The email asks you to check the details we hold for your household, and either confirm or update them.

If we hold different email addresses for more than one person in the household, we may email each of those people separately.

Replying to the email is the quickest and easiest way to confirm or change your details. Only one response is needed and accepted per household.

If your household does not receive an email

If no one in your household receives an email, we will send a letter by post.

You will still be able to respond online using the online response service.

Contact the Elections Office

If you have any queries, contact us:

• email electionsoffice@birmingham.gov.uk
• phone our helpline on 0121 303 2731

Find out more about electoral registration and elections.

Page last updated: 24 July 2026