Nominations have now closed for candidates to stand in Scotland’s forthcoming Local Government Elections. Continue reading Local Government Elections: nominations now closed
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ELREC to host voter registration event
We are hosting a voter registration event for BME and Young People who want more information and need any support to register their vote. Continue reading ELREC to host voter registration event
Holyrood Elections: are you registered?
Scottish Parliament Elections Thursday 5 May
Voters are being encouraged to check they are on the electoral roll with less than four weeks until the Scottish Parliament Election.
You must be registered if you want to vote on 5 May.
This is the first time 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in an election, other than the Scottish Independence Referendum, following the passing of the Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill last year.
Members of the public, including students and people who have moved home since the last time they registered, should check they are on the electoral roll ahead of the registration deadline on 18 April – that’s next Monday.
MAKE SURE YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY ON 5th MAY!
Voters: are your details correct?
Edinburgh’s voters are being urged to check their registration details are correct four weeks ahead of the General Election on 7 May.
Citizens are being reminded that they must be registered in order to cast their vote in May’s election, with tenants and recent movers in particular the focus of a drive to encourage registration.
Members of the public, including students and people who have moved home since the last time they registered, should check they are on the electoral role ahead of the registration deadline on 20 April.
Nominations close on Thursday for General Election Candidates, when the final list of those standing for Edinburgh’s five constituencies will be announced.
Sue Bruce, Chief Executive of City of Edinburgh Council and Returning Officer for the Edinburgh constituencies, said: “Interest in the forthcoming General Election is really starting to build up. It is essential that voters’ registration details are up-to-date so they can cast their votes and I would urge anyone who is unsure to check in plenty of time.”
More than 84% of the city’s residents voted in the Scottish Independence Referendum in September, but changes to the electoral registration system could mean some electors need to re-register. Anyone who has moved since August can update their address or other details by visiting the GOV.UK website.
You can check you are registered by phoning the Lothian Valuation Joint Board on 0131 344 2500.
Find out more about where, when and how to vote here.