Voting is one of the most important rights a person has. The people we choose to represent us will be making decisions on our behalf, so it is really important to know how to become registered as a voter as soon as you are seventeen.
For further details please call free on 0800 093 2660.
If you are 16 or 17 at the moment, you're entitled to add your name on to the electoral register now.
Voter registration forms have been delivered to every home in South Tyneside. Make sure you're registered to vote
See the young voters' guide on www.southtyneside.info
You can also visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk