Voters in the Wellington area are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote with Somerset County Council elections coming up.

The call for voters to sign up comes as the Electoral Commission launches a national voter registration campaign to encourage as many people as possible to register ahead of elections taking place this year across the country.

Voters are reminded that they need to register by the deadline of Thursday, April 13, otherwise they will be able to take part in the county council elections being held on Thursday,?May 4.

Elisa Day, electoral services manager for the councils, said: “Time is running out to make sure you can take part in elections this May, so I’d encourage everyone in Taunton Deane and West Somerset to take action now if they’re not already registered to vote. It’s quick and easy to register but after the deadline of April 13 it will be too late.”

Emma Hartley, head of campaigns at the Electoral Commission, said: “Our research shows that young people, students and recent home movers are particularly less likely to be registered to vote. So if you have moved house recently, then make sure you’re registered correctly. If you’re not registered, you won’t be able to have your say on issues that directly affect your day-to-day life in Somerset.”