On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in East Dunbartonshire will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them in the Scottish Parliament.
Planning is underway to help you stay safe while casting your vote.
There are a number of ways to have your say in the election in May - you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, which is known as a proxy vote.
Gerry Cornes, Returning Officer for East Dunbartonshire, said, “The Scottish Parliament makes decisions that affect every aspect of our daily lives so it is important to make your voice heard in this election and have a say on who represents you.
“We’re thinking about these elections now so that, however you choose to cast your vote in May, you can do so safely. Arrangements are being put in place to help you stay safe at the polling station; you can expect many of the measures you’ve become used to, such as hand sanitiser, floor markings and face masks. But you also have the option to apply to vote by post or by proxy.”
Andy O’Neill, Head of Electoral Commission, Scotland added, “The choice on how to vote at next May’s elections is yours – you can have your say in person, by post or by proxy.
“If you’re thinking about voting by post, you can apply now. This will make sure your application is processed early, and your postal vote can be sent to you more quickly. It’s easy to apply and you can find out how by visiting the Electoral Commission website.
“You need to be registered to vote in order to have a say at the election – the easiest way is online at Gov.uk Register to Vote. And remember, it doesn’t matter where you were born, if you are aged 16 and over and are resident in Scotland you are now eligible to register and vote in Scottish Parliament elections.”
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