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<p>We are committed to improving and modernising electoral registration and are taking
a<br>number of actions to meet this aim. For example, we are currently conducting
24 pilots<br>relating to the annual canvass with a view to simplifying this in future.
The results of these<br>pilots will be available in 2018 and we will set out next
steps at that time.</p><p>The programme is currently managing 23 local authorities
undertaking canvass pilots this<br>year, following on from 3 local authorities who
piloted last year. These pilots are the<br>starting point to gather evidence with
the view of implementing changes to the canvass for<br>the 2019 canvass. The models
that are currently being piloted look at how to reduce the<br>burdens of the canvass
and reduce the bureaucracy. A working group with our key<br>stakeholders has been
set up to start developing potential model ideas for a less<br>bureaucratic registration
process.</p>
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