Everyone who is registered to vote should have received a card giving details of where they can cast their vote (at a polling station). You don’t need to bring this on the day, but if you’ve not received one, then please contact your local authority to find out where your polling station is – it may not be the same one as the last time you voted!
So what should you do on 4 June? Most of you will be voting in person at a polling station, and they are open from 7am to 10pm on the 4th. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to confirm your name and address, and given your ballot paper. To make your choice, simply place an ‘X’ next to the name of the party or individual candidate you want to represent you. If you have any questions or you need assistance, there will be staff available to help you.
If you’ve never voted in person before, why not visit the Electoral Commission’s ‘virtual polling station’ at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk to see how straightforward it is?
If you have applied for a postal vote, you should have received your postal ballot pack by now – if not, please contact your local authority immediately (if you’re not sure who this is click here). When filling out the statement included in your postal voting pack, do read the instructions carefully – don’t accidentally make your vote invalid by putting today’s date instead of your date of birth, for example! Once you have filled in the ballot paper and signed and provided your date of birth on the statement, place the papers in the envelope provided, seal it immediately, and send it back.
That’s all there is to it! So don’t let anything stop you from having your say on 4 June.
What happens in the European Parliament affects our lives more than we often realise, and it’s worth making your voice heard.