The Government have made changes to our legislation in the way we canvass certain types of properties. This includes houses of multiple occupancy, hostels, residential care homes and student accommodation.

These properties are now required to have an allocated Special Responsible Officer (SRO) who we can contact to obtain information.

A responsible person is any person who lawfully holds or has access to and may lawfully disclose information to the Electoral Registration Officer in respect of each person who is residing at a property and is eligible to be registered.

In January 2025, we will be conducting a write out to licence holders of HMO’s to establish whether we can appoint them as an SRO for their properties.  

By agreeing to act as an SRO you will be agreeing to take full responsibility and responding to all correspondence we send to you each year and provide us with information we request.

During the canvass, the minimum information we require for you to provide of each resident: 

• First name and surname
• Full Address of where they are currently residing
• Nationality
• Whether the person is aged 76 or over
• Telephone number and/or email address (if available)

If you are the responsible person for the above property, please email us at: elections@warwickdc.gov.uk to confirm and to provide your up-to-date contact details. Please respond by Friday 28 February 2025

However, if you are unable to be meet the requirements of the responsible person, please identify another individual who lawfully holds or has access to and may lawfully disclose information. Please email us at elections@warwickdc.gov.uk with their contact details.