PEOPLE hoping to vote in May's borough elections are running out of time if they are not already on the electors' register.

Despite achieving one of the highest rates of registration in London Bexley achieved a 96 per cent return in its annual review of the register a large number of potential voters remain off the list.

Because of the new rolling registration system, people can still register during the regular monthly updates of the list.

But to vote in the May elections, their details must be received by the council before March 13.

Voter registration forms are available from the council's election office in the civic offices in Bexleyheath Broadway, by calling 020 8294 6144/6146 or from the website bexley.gov.uk The forms can be returned using the reply paid envelope or be delivered by hand to the civic offices before 5pm on March 13.