IF you want to vote in the Somerset County Council election you need to make sure you're registered.

Electors in Taunton Deane and West Somerset are being urged to make sure they are eligible to vote on polling day, Thursday, May 4.

The call for them 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 across the country.

You need to be on the electoral roll ahead of the deadline of Thursday, April 13 - otherwise you won't be able to take part in the poll to decide who makes it to County Hall.

Elisa Day, Electoral Services Manager for Taunton Deane and West Somerset 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.”

Register to vote here.