Campaign Toolkit

City of London elections are unique. Eligible voters may not realise they are able to take part and it is crucial to make sure we reach as many City residents and workers as possible. You can help with this important work.

We’ve created this toolkit to make it as easy as possible for anyone to promote voter registration and the upcoming City elections.

These flexible resources can be used throughout the registration period (August 2024 – November 2024). We have included tailored resources for workplaces, building managers and developers, and residential voters and associations.

We hope you will find this useful. If you have any questions or requests, please get in touch: vote@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Included in this toolkit:

• Posters
• Graphics
• Written material for workplaces, commercial building managers, and residential buildings/associations.

Posters

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Graphics

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Workplaces - Informing your colleagues

Email to colleagues

Subject: Your right to vote in City of London elections

Dear colleague,

As an organisation located in the City of London, we have a real stake in ensuring this remains one of the best places to work, live, and visit in the world.

The City of London is unique. City workers, not just residents, can vote in elections. This makes sure workers’ priorities get heard loud and clear, and helps the Square Mile remain one of the best places to work in the world. In March 2025, City voters will elect 100 new Common Councillors across 25 local wards to represent their interests.

Not only does the City of London Corporation look after local services such as roads, rubbish collection, planning and the police - they also support and promote City businesses in the UK and internationally, and run a range of services across London from academies and social housing to the Barbican Centre and Hampstead Heath.

Our organisation is eligible to nominate [NUMBER] voters by 30th November, which can include long-term contractors, part-time workers, agency staff, and hybrid employees. That’s why we’re asking you to come forward as one of our voters to represent the views and interests of our colleagues, our organisation and the wider sector. This is an opportunity for us to showcase our diversity and engage with City life.

If you are interested in registering to vote, please reply to me with your name and nationality – you must be a qualifying UK, EU or Commonwealth citizen in order to vote. This doesn’t affect your registration at your home address unless you live in the City of London.

If you have any further questions, please contact the City of London Elections team on electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Best wishes,

[NAME]

Short Message (Slack/Intranet/Etc)

Did you know you may have the right to vote in City of London elections? Our organisation can register [NUMBER] colleagues to take part in the upcoming elections in March 2025, where voters will elect 100 new Common Councillors across 25 local wards. Registering here does not affect your voter registration at home.

We’re asking colleagues to come forward as voters to represent the views and interests of our team, our organisation and the wider sector. This is an opportunity for us to showcase our diversity and engage with City life. Learn more or request your vote at http://www.speakforthecity.com. 

Commercial Building Managers – Informing your tenants

Email to tenants

Dear tenant/business,

As an organisation located in the City of London, you have a real stake in ensuring this remains one of the best places to work, live, and visit in the world.

The City of London is unique. City workers, not just residents, can vote in elections. This makes sure workers’ priorities get heard loud and clear, and helps the Square Mile remain one of the best places to work in the world. In March 2025, City voters will elect 100 new Common Councillors across 25 local wards to represent their interests.

Not only does the City of London Corporation look after local services such as roads, rubbish collection, planning and the police - they also support and promote City businesses in the UK and internationally, and run a range of services across London from academies and social housing to the Barbican Centre and Hampstead Heath.

If you or your workplace lease or own a physical workplace in the City of London with a freehold or lease, then you may be eligible to participate. You can learn more about the specific eligibility requirements by visiting: www.speakforthecity.com/voting-workers

Learn more or request your vote at http://www.speakforthecity.com. 

Best wishes, [NAME]

Short message

Did you know you may have the right to vote in City of London elections? If you or your workplace lease or own a physical workplace in the City of London with a freehold or lease, then you may be eligible to participate in the March 2025 elections.

Voters will have the opportunity to elect 100 new Common Councillors across 25 local wards but you must be registered by 30th November to take part. Learn more or request your vote at http://www.speakforthecity.com. 

Residential Buildings/Associations – Informing your residents

Email to residents

Dear resident,

I am writing to make sure you are aware of the upcoming voter registration deadline for the City of London elections.

You must be on the ward list to vote, which is separate from the electoral register used for general elections. You don’t stay on automatically and must register by 30th November annually to take part in the next year’s election.

In March 2025, City voters will have the opportunity to elect 100 Common Councillors across 25 wards to represent their interests. All-out elections like this one only take place every four years.

Councillors look after the Square Mile on behalf of all who live, study, work, and visit providing modern, efficient, and high-quality services and policing for all. The City elections are your way to ensure your voice is heard and that your priorities help shape the City’s future.

You should have received a registration form in the post to fill out and return. Alternatively, you can register online by visiting www.registersecurely.com/cityoflondon and entering the unique code assigned to you. If you haven’t received a code please call Electoral Services on 0800 587 5537 or email electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Best wishes, [Name]

Short message

Elections in the Square Mile are unique. To vote, you need to register annually for the ward list, which is separate from the electoral register used in general elections.

In March 2025, voters will have the opportunity to elect 100 Common Councillors across 25 wards. All out elections like this one happen every four years. Register by 30th November and don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard. Learn more or request your vote at http://www.speakforthecity.com