Delivering the annual canvass - Scotland

What is Route 1 and when can I use it?

What is Route 1 and when can I use it? 

Route 1 is the matched property route. It can be used to send canvass communications to properties where you are satisfied that no changes are needed based on the results of national and any local data matching.

A link to a visual overview of Route 1 is below:

Properties can be canvassed using Route 1 where:1

  • You are satisfied that there are no changes needed at that property and you have no reason to believe that there are any additional electors to be added. 
  • You have carried out local data matching to confirm the status of the property as empty or void. 
Last updated: 21 March 2022