NEW ELECTORAL ROLL 2025 – WESTBURY PARISH
Under the provisions of rule 2(4) of the Church Representative Rule NOTICE is hereby given of the preparation of a new Electoral Roll. All persons who wish to have their names entered on the new roll, whether their names are entered on the present roll or not, are required to apply for enrolment not later than the 19th April 2025. In order to be entitled to attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (18th May 2025) the form of application for enrolment must be completed, signed and returned to Debbie McEntee by 19th April 2025. Forms are available in All Saints/Holy Saviour and from Debbie McEntee.
Information from the Diocese of Salisbury on what the joining the electoral roll means:-What is the electoral roll?
The electoral roll is a register of people who are able to elect other people in the church, a bit like being on the civic electoral roll allows you to vote in local and Parliamentary elections. Being on the church electoral roll means that you can vote on any relevant issues at the annual parochial church meeting and stand for election to the PCC (the church council).
The Church is not a membership club!Although the electoral roll is the closest thing the Church of England has to ‘membership’, joining the electoral roll doesn’t commit you to anything. It does give you a voice in the future of the church in your community though.
You don’t need to attend services or meetings, but if you care about your community and what the church offers it, it ensures your voice is heard. For example, you might be a member of a Friends group that supports and cares for the Church building, or part of a group looking after the churchyard, or maybe one of your family attends the church school. Signing up to the church’s electoral roll is simply a sign you care about the Church’s future in your community.
Am I eligible to join?Yes, you are eligible if you are:
- resident in the parish;- baptised;
- over 16 years old,
- and consider yourself part of the Church of England or a church in communion with it.
- If you are not resident in the parish, you can still be on the electoral roll if you’ve attended worship (at least monthly) for over six months and also meet the other conditions.
Count me in! How do I sign up?By completing the form – see link below
Please send to our Electoral Roll Officer Debbie McEntee - [email protected]
Watch the video to find out more - https://youtu.be/FQrPvj3JWcc