Farmers urged to make sure they’re ready for the General Election

Good planning might help you prepare for the season ahead, but you also need to plan in advance if you want to vote at the next General Election.

With a UK General Election due to take place by June 2010, the Electoral Commission, the independent elections watchdog, is reminding everyone to make sure they are able to vote as they plan for the year ahead.

"More people vote in General Elections than in other UK elections - but you can’t vote if you’re not on the electoral register," says Clinton Proud, Head of Campaigns and Public Information, at the Electoral Commission.

"Remember – you can only vote if you are registered at your current address. When you move house, you have to register to vote at your new address, even if you’ve already told the local authority about the change for council tax purposes.

To find out more about how to register and different ways to vote, go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. Make sure nothing stops you from having your say on who represents you.