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<p>Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) have statutory responsibility for maintaining
complete and accurate registers for their areas. The Government is committed to encouraging
democratic engagement amongst all electors, including young people and BAME individuals.</p><p>Since
2013/14, the Government has provided more than £27m to fund activities to promote
electoral registration and democratic engagement more widely.</p><p>The Government
is working with the electoral sector, including the Scottish and Welsh Governments,
and Public Health England, to identify and resolve challenges involved in delivering
the May 2021 elections, including ensuring polling stations are safe and COVID-secure
places to vote.</p>
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