Wrexham and Flintshire residents reminded to take ID to vote
Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations before they can receive their ballot paper.
Accepted forms of ID include:
A UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport
A UK or EEA drivers’ licence
Some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card
The new free Voter Authority Certificate
Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
At polling stations, voters will be required to present ID and for it to be checked by polling station staff.
Both Wrexham and Flintshire Council have issued the reminder this week as residents head to the polls.
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Neal Cockerton, returning officer for Flintshire Council said: “Make sure you’re ready for the general election on July 4. Before heading to the polling station on election day, check that you’ve got an accepted form of ID and remember to bring it with you.
“If a voter has concerns about showing their face at a polling station, because they wear a face covering for example, they can ask to have their ID checked in private. They won’t need to give a reason for their request or explain why they’d prefer privacy. Staff will be trained to handle requests for ID to be checked in private, discreetly and with courtesy.”
