Get searching this ‘Discover it FrIDay’ to examine you might have the precise photograph ID to vote

Voters are being urged to examine they’ve the precise photograph ID forward of the Common Election as a part of the ‘Discover It FrIDay’ marketing campaign.

Individuals planning to vote in polling stations on 4 July might want to present a type of photographic ID from a prescribed checklist to be able to obtain their poll paper.

Dubbed ‘Discover it FrIDay’ voters are being urged to take time on Friday, 21 June to examine they’ve an acceptable type of ID.

Anybody who doesn’t have an acceptable type of photograph ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificates (VAC) up till 5pm on Wednesday, 26 June.

Ian Davidson, Performing Returning Officer for each the Clacton constituency and the Harwich and North Essex constituency, reminded voters it was vital individuals regarded for his or her acceptable photograph ID whereas there was nonetheless time to use for a VAC.

“Following a change within the legislation in 2022, there’s a requirement for individuals to indicate ID earlier than they vote at a polling station – and we wish to make certain everybody continues to be in a position to solid their vote at the beginning of subsequent month,” Mr Davidson mentioned.

“By taking time on Discover it FrIDay to ensure you have your photograph ID – that the photograph continues to be a superb likeness now and it’s in your registered title – you’ll be ready for election day.

“Should you can not discover a type of ID from the Authorities checklist, or the ID you do have isn’t going to be acceptable, you then nonetheless have time to use for the free Voter Authority Certificates.”

Acceptable types of photograph ID embody a UK passport or driving licence, Blue Badge, older or disabled individual’s bus cross, PASS card or Defence Identification Card. A full checklist of acceptable photograph IDs may be discovered at www.tendringdc.gov.uk/providers/elections-and-voting.

Making use of for a Voter Authority Certificates may be executed on-line, you may decide up a paper type on the City Corridor in Clacton-on-Sea or a type may be requested by calling 01255 686575.

Polling stations shall be open from 7am till 10pm on Thursday, 4 July.

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