The electoral registration officer for Perth and Kinross Council is urging people who find themselves not registered at their present handle to verify they accomplish that in time for the Might council election.
As a way to vote on Might 5, residents have to be on the electoral register with the deadline to register set for midnight on Monday, April 18.
This 12 months, residents in Perth and Kinross might be voting to elect councillors, who will characterize their native space, and make selections in areas reminiscent of schooling, social care and housing.
These residing in Scotland that might be 16 or over on Might 5 can register to vote in these elections.
Electoral registration officer for Perth and Kinross Council and Angus, Council Alastair Kirkwood stated: “Time is operating out to ensure you can participate in these elections.
“They're an essential alternative to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on points that instantly have an effect on day-to-day life right here in Angus and Perth and Kinross.
“In the event you’re not registered by April 18, you gained’t be capable to vote.”
Head of the Electoral Fee in Scotland, Andy O’Neill added: “You'll be able to’t have your say in these elections except you're registered to vote.
“Registering is straightforward and solely takes 5 minutes.
“When you have lately turned 16 or moved dwelling, it's notably essential to ensure you are accurately registered to vote.
“In the event you have been registered to vote within the final election and your particulars haven't modified, you don’t have to take any motion.”
If unsure, residents can verify with their electoral registration workplace by calling the electoral registration officer for Perth and Kinross on 01738 630303.
Individuals can select to vote in quite a few methods – in individual, by publish or by appointing somebody they belief to vote of their place, referred to as a proxy vote.
The deadline to use for a postal vote is 5pm on April 19, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on April 26.
For data on elections, easy methods to register to vote, or easy methods to apply to vote by publish or by proxy, go to www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter