"Homeless people should be supported to vote" say Liberal Democrats. (Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats)

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"Homeless people should be supported to vote" say Liberal Democrats.

August 7, 2009 5:17 PM

This may be home but he can still vote.

Councillor Stephanie Eaton, leader of the Liberal Democrats in Tower Hamlets today described as "a great shame" the low level of voter registration among homeless people in Tower Hamlets. Figures revealed to Councillor Eaton show that only 5 people identified as homeless in the borough are registered to vote.

Councillor Eaton commented "Local charities tell me that there are hundreds of homeless people in Tower Hamlets yet only 5 are registered to vote. Recently when I spoke with some homeless people in the Borough they were very keen to have their voice heard and participate in our democracy. Homeless people are able to vote and our electoral services section will help them to do so. People can register to vote where they spend most of their time, even if that is on a street, in a park, or an office. If a person is homeless this will be held as confidential information and will not be disclosed from the electoral register. We need to make sure that the right information gets to people to enable them to vote."

For advice and support in registering to vote, contact the electoral services section of the Council on www.towerhamlets.gov.uk and search for "electoral register" or call 020 7364 0872.