Inverclyde Council is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in both the Scottish Parliament election and a UK-wide referendum on Thursday 5th May.
People have until Friday 15th April to ensure their names are on the Electoral Register to avoid missing out on next month’s polls.
A person can vote in the Scottish Parliament election and the referendum if they are on the electoral register, are 18 or over on 5th May and are a British citizen, or a qualifying Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Irish Republic.
Citizens of other European Union countries registered to vote in Scotland can vote in the Scottish Parliament election. However, they can’t vote in the referendum.
To register to vote call 01475 790 135 Monday to Friday. Forms can be printed from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
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