Voters in Wales to be automatically registered for 2027 council elections (opens original article in a new tab)

Wales plans to automatically register voters for 2027 council elections by merging data from various sources, aiming to boost electoral register accuracy and completeness.

• Wales will implement automatic voter registration for 2027 council elections
• The system merges data from council tax, library, and housing records to identify potential voters
• The initiative aims to increase electoral register accuracy and completeness