Voters in Gloucestershire will need ID
People heading to the polls tomorrow are being reminded to take identification.
Voters will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at the General Election on 4 July.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK, EEA or Commonwealth photo drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass.
Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo and the name on the ID should be the same name as appears on the Electoral Register. Only original documents will be accepted, scanned images or copies will not be accepted.
Residents looking to hand in postal votes on the day of the election are also reminded that the rules for doing so have now changed.
Electors may hand in postal votes at a polling station or the council offices but must complete a form before they leave. If the form is not completed, the council will have to reject the postal vote.
Robert Weaver, Acting Returning Officer for Cotswold District Council, said:
“Anyone voting at a polling station on 4 July will need to show photo ID before they can be given their ballot paper. It’s important that everyone understands what types of ID they can use, and how to apply for free ID if they need it.
“I would also ask people to check in with neighbours, friends and family to make sure they understand the new ID requirements and have ID in place.”