Residents across Hertsmere are being urged to check their electoral registration forms or risk losing their chance to have their say on the future of the borough.

Hertsmere Borough Council is updating the electoral register over the summer to ensure it is ready in time for the first-ever police and crime commissioner elections on Thursday, November 15.

As part of this process, residents will receive a registration form through the post with details of everyone who is eligible to vote living at the property.

If the details are correct, residents can confirm this by either visiting: www.elecreg.co.uk/hertsmere, calling 0808 284 1461 or by texting 07786 209361.

They will need the security codes provided on the form.

If the information is incorrect or incomplete, then the form should be amended by crossing out the names of anyone who is no longer living in the property and adding the names of anyone who has moved in.

Details of any 16 or 17 year olds living at the property should also be included with their date of birth.

If residents want a postal vote in November, they will need to tick the box on the form and return it as soon as possible or call 0808 284 1461 or visit: www.elecreg.co.uk/hertsmere. Donald Graham, returning officer for Hertsmere, said: "It is imperative you let us know as soon as possible whether your details have changed or not so we can be sure you have the chance to vote in November’s police and crime commissioner elections.

"If we do not hear from you, then you could be removed from our register of electors and that would mean you miss out on your chance to have your say."

The police and crime commissioner will be responsible for ensuring the policing needs of Hertfordshire are met and will be elected to stand for a four-year term.

For more information visit: www.homeoffice.gov.uk