Electoral Roll
NEW Parish Electoral Roll 2025
Every six years we have to start a new Church Electoral Roll from scratch. The Church Electoral Roll is the register of its voting members and allows you to play a full part in the life of the parish. As a member, you can attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
2025 is the year we start a new Electoral Roll. Whether or not you have been on the Roll in the past, if you want to be on the new Church Electoral Roll, you must complete a new application form.
Paper copies of the new Electoral Roll Forms are available in the church. To download a copy please click HERE.
Electronic signature and submission
This form may be completed, signed electronically and submitted by email to parishoffice@easthorsleychurch.org.uk.
Exemption from attendance requirement during compilation of new roll
If you are:
(1) currently on the Electoral Roll
(2) not resident in the parish or a member of a church which is not in communion with the Church of England and
(3) applying to be included on a new electoral roll (to be compiled in 2025 and then every sixth year), but have not attended St Martin’s because of illness or other reason in the last 6 months, please contact the Electoral Roll Officer (via the Parish Office) . You may be entitled to an exemption from the usual attendance requirement and she can provide guidance and the necessary form.
What is the Electoral Roll?
The Electoral Roll is the nearest thing we have to ‘membership’. In the same that being on the council electoral roll allows you to vote in local and national elections, the Electoral Roll, will enable you to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), stand for election to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) or other synodical councils (Deanery, Diocesan or General Synod.
Do I have to join?
You can be a full and active member of our churches without joining the Roll. Being on the Electoral Roll does not entail signing up to any additional commitments apart from the ones described above.
Do I qualify for the Roll?
To apply for the Electoral Roll, you must meet all the following conditions:
• You must be aged 16 or over (though you can apply in the year you become 16 and your name will be entered once your birth date has passed)
• You must be baptised
• You must be a member of the Church of England and either live in the parish or have attended a church in the parish regularly for at least 6 months
Why join the Electoral Roll?
Joining the Electoral Roll is a simple way of saying ‘I am a member of St Martin’s Church’. It is also a good way to demonstrate that you wish to join us in our community as we seek to fullfill our vision to build Hope, Faith and Love.
How do I join?
Simply fill in an Electoral Roll form which you can download HERE. Return it to the Parish Office and we will do the rest. Our Electoral Roll Officer is Sue Jane (who can be contacted via the office).
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Please note that we are obliged to publish the Electoral Roll two weeks before each APCM (names only).
Privacy Policy
Please click HERE for our policy, in line with GDPR regulations, which explains how we handle your data, and your rights under the Regulations.
We look forward to receiving your application!