Revision of the electoral roll
The Church Representation Rules require a new parish electoral roll to be made every 6 years starting in 2025. This means that all names currently on the electoral roll will be removed, and you will need to re-apply for inclusion.
We will be in touch with everyone who is currently on the electoral roll, either via email or by post, with information on how to do this. If you don’t want to wait, or if you’ve never been on the roll and would like to be, you can find out how to apply at the bottom of this page.
The closing date for applications for the new electoral roll is 27 April 2025.
What is the parish electoral roll?
The parish electoral roll is the official list of those eligible to vote in Church elections. By being included on the roll, a person has the right to attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and so it gives the chance to have a say in who will lead and run the Church. Being included on the roll also gives a person the right to stand for election to the PCC and to be a Churchwarden.
To be eligible for inclusion on the parish electoral roll, a person needs to be at least 16 years old at the time of the next APCM, and also be:
- a baptised member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with the Church of England) resident in the parish of St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk for at least 6 months and habitually worshipping there; or
- a baptised member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with the Church of England) not resident in the parish, but have habitually worshipped at St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk for at least 6 months; or
- a member of a church not in communion with the Church of England but which subscribes to the Doctrine of the Trinity, and willing to declare themselves a member of the Church of England, and have habitually worshipped at St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk for at least 6 months.
Full information on the legal status of the electoral roll and the rules surrounding it can be found in the Church Representation Rules.
How can I be on the parish electoral roll?
Complete the form online
You can complete an electoral roll application form online:
Complete electoral roll application form online
Complete a paper form
You can download an electoral roll application form here, or pick up a blank form from the back of the church:
Download electoral roll application form
When you have completed the form it should be sent to:
Electoral Roll Officer
The Parish Office
390 Selby Road
Leeds LS15 0AA
Or emailed to: