Bolton voters urged to register for General Election 2024

The three seats across Bolton will be in play in July’s election as voters all over the country go to the polls.

This will be the first General Election ever in the UK where voters will need to show photo ID.

Council chief executive and returning officer Sue Johnson said: “It is important that everyone in Bolton who wants to have their say in this general election is able to do so.

“I urge everyone to check they are registered to vote, to ensure they have the required form of ID and to make sure they are election ready.

Voters will go to the polls on July 4 (Image: Newsquest)

“This is the first General Election where voter ID will be needed, so I would also ask everyone to check that friends, family, and neighbours are aware of the new requirements.

“If you are not able to vote in person on the day, be sure to apply for a postal or proxy vote before the deadlines so you don’t miss out.”

Acceptable forms of ID voters can use include a passport, a driving licence, including a provisional licence and some concessionary travel passes like an older person’s bus pass.

Voters will still be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo, while people without IS can apply to the council for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

They can do this either online or by submitting a paper form to the council and will need to apply by 5pm on June 26, to be able to use it on July 4.

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The three seats in play across the borough will be Bolton West, Bolton North East and Bolton South and Walkden.

Residents will be able to vote in a variety of ways, in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.

People can register to vote by searching gov.uk/register-to-vote online, while more information about ID and polling stations can be found by searching bolton.gov.uk/voting.

The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on June 19 while the deadline to apply for a proxy vote is a week later, 5pm on June 26.

The General Election will be held on July 4.

Source – INDIA TV