North Lanarkshire Council has reminded residents to ensure they have photo ID when voting at a polling station on July 4. Under new rules introduced by the UK Government, anyone voting in person at a General Election must show an accepted form of photo ID.
This includes a passport, driver’s licence, Young Scot Card, Scottish National Entitlement Card or a blue badge. A full list of accepted ID is given at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Polling places are open from 7am to 10pm on July 4 and all are accessible.Voters should check their polling card for the address of their polling place, as it might have changed since the last time they voted.Anyone who has registered to vote but not yet received their polling card should contact North Lanarkshire Council’s election office on electionoffice@northlan.gov.uk or 01698 302058 or 302026.The UK Parliamentary General Election is run on a first past the post system so voters should only place one X on the ballot paper at the name of their preferred candidate.“This is the first time that voter ID is needed at an election in Scotland,” Des Murray, North Lanarkshire Returning Officer said.“It is important to check the list of accepted voter ID and make sure you have this with you before you vote
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