RESIDENTS of Inverclyde are being reminded that the deadline is approaching for voter registration ahead of next month’s general election.
Those planning on heading to the polls on July 4 must register before midnight on June 18.
Advice Direct Scotland is also reminded those who will be on holiday during the election they can switch to a postal or proxy vote.
The deadline for postal votes is 5pm on June 19, while the cut-off for appointing a proxy is 5pm on June 26.
More than 40 million people across the UK were registered to vote in the 2019 general election, but upwards of three million did not sign up until weeks before the deadline.
Andrew Bartlett, chief executive of Advice Direct Scotland, said: “With the general election campaign in full swing, voters have a lot of information to take in, but the key thing to remember is that you must register ahead of the deadline.
“It can be done in five minutes online, but we would urge people not to leave it too late in case it slips their mind, and they are left unable to have a say on July 4.”
To register, go to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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