Published on:
27
March 2012
With less than two months to go, residents of Clackmannanshire are being reminded to make sure they can take part in the local council elections on Thursday 3 May.
Returning Officer Elaine McPherson is encouraging people to make sure they are registered to vote in time for the elections.
She said: "You must be on the electoral register to have your say on who sits on your council. If you have recently moved to the area, or moved house it is important to make sure that you register at your new address otherwise you won't be able to vote in Clackmannanshire.
"It only takes a few minutes to complete a registration form but you must make sure we receive it by Wednesday 18 April."
Registration forms are available by calling 01786 892289 or you can print a form from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
Andy O'Neill, Head of the Scotland Office at the Electoral Commission, the independent elections watchdog, is also reminding voters that they can still vote even if they can't make it to the polling station on 3 May.
He said: "Even if you will be away on holiday, or think you might be caught up in work you can make sure you have your say by applying to vote by post or proxy. You can print off the forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk"
1. To vote in the election on 3 May, people need to be on the electoral register and be:
2. Registration and election related images for media use (free of charge) can be found at: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/news-and-media/media-resources/
3. The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. Its aim is integrity and public confidence in the UK's democratic process. It regulates party and election finance and set standards for well-run elections.