Following implementation of the Elections Act 2022, EU citizens are no longer automatically entitled to register to vote and stand for election in England.
Two groups of EU citizens will retain their rights:
- Qualifying EU citizens' from countries with reciprocal agreements, and who have leave, or do not require it, to remain in the UK - currently Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Spain
- EU citizens with 'retained rights' who, on or before 31 December 2020, were legally resident in the UK, had permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or who did not need permission, and this has continued without a break
If you’ve gained new citizenship or changed your nationality
If you have gained new citizenship or changed your nationality since you last registered to vote, you should let us know. The changes to your citizenship or nationality may affect your eligibility to vote in some elections and you might need to re-register to vote. You can contact us at electoral.services@wyre.gov.uk or call 01253 887257.