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    Technical Notes 2024, Issue 100 - General Election 4th July 2024 (8) – Mid Dunbartonshire County Constituency Impending Deadlines

    • Report by:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer, Legal & Regulatory Services

    • TN Number:

      100-24

    • Subject:

      General Election 4th July 2024 (8) – Mid Dunbartonshire County Constituency Impending Deadlines

    • Responsible Officer:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer

    Section

    1. This is the latest in a series of Technical Notes to update Members in relation to the ongoing planning and arrangements for the upcoming UK Parliamentary election.
       
    2. Members may be aware that polling cards (letters) have now been dispatched and should be hitting door mats over the next few days.  The format for this election is different from usual in that voters will receive a letter rather than the traditional card.  This is due to the inclusion of additional information relating to Voter ID and changes to Postal Votes.
       
    3. The deadlines for registering to vote and applying for an absent votes are fast approaching.  These are set out below - 

    Deadline

    Date

    Application to register to vote

    Tuesday 18 June - midnight

    Application for new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes

    Wednesday 19 June (5pm)

    Application for new proxy vote (not postal proxy or emergency proxies)

    Wednesday 26 June (5pm)

    Applications for Voter Authority Certificates

    These deadlines are absolute.Wednesday 26 June (5pm)

    These deadlines are absolute.

    Applications to register to vote, and for postal or proxy votes must be made to the Electoral Registration Officer and not the Council.  The most efficient way to register is online [opens in a new window].  This website will provide a link to all relevant forms, including those for Postal and Proxy Votes.

    1. It is anticipated that the first tranche of Postal Votes will be issued on 19th June.  The second and third tranches will be issued at later dates.  It is important to note anyone registering for a Postal Vote now is likely to be in a later tranche and this will impact the date on when the Postal Vote pack is received by them.  

    2. Postal Vote opening sessions will take place at the Council HQ on the following dates/times.- 

    Event

    Date

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Thursday, 20 June at 12.30pm*

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Friday, 21 June at 12.30pm*

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Saturday, 22 June at 10.00 am

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Thursday, 27 June at 9.30 am

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Friday 28 June at 9.30 am

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Saturday 29 June at 10.00 am

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Monday 1 July at 9.30 am

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Wednesday 3 July at 9.30 am

    1. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Donnelly in the first instance.