If you want to have a say on who represents you following the general and local elections that take place on May 7, you'll need to make sure you're registered to vote by Monday (April 20). Here's how to register and make your vote count.

At the last general election in 2010, Labour beat the Conservatives by just 192 votes in Southampton Itchen, which includes Bitterne Park, so it's a highly marginal seat and your vote really could make all the difference to the outcome.

You can register online from this link.

And for more information about why you might want to register, check this page on aboutmyvote.co.uk. There's also an article in today's Guardian featuring all the party leaders urging people to register to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered or not you can check with Southampton City Council:

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Electoral Registration Officer
Southampton City Council
Civic Centre
Southampton SO14 7L
Phone: 023 8083 2245 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

who also offer this page about registering to vote.