With just over two weeks left until voters in the Strathkelvin & Bearsden constituency go to the polls on 6 May, East Dunbartonshire Council is urging voters to get ready to vote in the Scottish Parliament election.
Polling places will be safe places to vote on 6 May. People voting in person are encouraged to keep themselves and others safe by:
- wearing a face covering
- bringing their own pen or pencil
- cleaning their hands when entering and leaving the polling station
- keeping a safe distance.
This short information video [opens in a new window] walks you through what will happen when you turn up at your polling station to vote. Please watch it to see the safety measures that are in place and how you can play your part
Voters should not attend the polling station if they have symptoms of Covid-19, or if they have been asked to self-isolate.
Anyone who develops symptoms, or is asked to self-isolate shortly before polling day, has up to 5pm on polling day to apply for an emergency proxy vote. This allows them to nominate someone they trust to vote on their behalf.
Council Chief Executive, Gerry Cornes is the Returning Officer for East Dunbartonshire. He said, “Your poll card will tell you where to find your polling place. You do not need your poll card to vote, however, we encourage you to bring it with you to make the process quicker and more efficient.
“Polling places will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 6 May. Voters who have opted to vote by post must return their postal ballot pack by 10pm on that date; they can hand it in at their polling place if they don’t have time to return it by post.”
Andy O’Neill, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, added, “If you are voting in person, make sure you remember to bring your face covering and a pen or pencil with you. At the polling place, help keep yourself and others safe by following the safety measures, including sanitising your hands and keeping a safe distance from others.
“If you are self-isolating or become unwell as a result of Covid-19, you don’t need to lose your vote. You will be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote so that someone you trust can vote on your behalf.”
For further information on how to apply for an emergency proxy, voters should contact the electoral registration team on electionteam@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
For further information on elections in their area, voters can visit the Electoral Commission website [opens in a new window]. This page will continue to be updated ahead of the polls.