Residents in Folkestone & Hythe are being urged to check their details on the electoral register are correct to ensure they do not lose their voice on decisions that affect them.
The annual canvass of all households in the district gets underway this week as part of the council's legal requirement to make sure the register is accurate and up to date every year.
Residents will either receive an email about this or - if the council does not have your email address - a paper form through the letterbox between now and the end of August.
Households should read the instructions carefully as there may not be a need to respond. More information about the process can be read on the council's website.
A Folkestone & Hythe District Council spokesperson said: "It takes no more than five minutes to check your household's details are correct. Completing this simple process keeps our details up to date for future elections.
If households required to respond fail to do so they will receive reminders via email, telephone or a house call from an electoral canvasser in October and November.
You can receive a fine of up to £1,000 if you do not provide the requested information as it is a legal requirement to respond.
The canvass has now closed.
Date published: 12 July 2022 (Date updated: 13 December 2022)