Residents in North Lanarkshire reminded to register to vote in Scottish Parliament Election

To vote, eligible residents must be on the electoral register by midnight on Monday, April 20.

Residents in North Lanarkshire are reminded to make sure they are registered to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election on May 7.

To vote, eligible residents must be on the electoral register by midnight on Monday, April 20.

It takes five minutes to register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote with your National Insurance number.

“The Scottish Parliament election is an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on issues including health, education, housing, justice and the environment,” said North Lanarkshire Returning Officer Des Murray.

“Research by the Electoral Commission shows that some groups, including young people, students and those who have recently moved, are less likely to be registered than others.

“If you’re not registered by April 20, you won’t be able to vote so please take a few minutes to register now.”

When registered, voters have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.

Voter ID is not required to vote in person at the Scottish Parliament election.

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The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday, April 21, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on Tuesday, April 28.

For information on how to register to vote, or how to apply to vote by post or by proxy, visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter

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