If you want to take part in next month’s Lomond North by-elections but can’t get to the polling stations, there are other ways to make sure you have your say.
You can apply for a postal vote – it’s quick and easy to do. You can find out how to apply at Voting in the Scotland by-elections | Electoral Commission . The by-election takes place on 16 December 2021 and is to elect one councillor in the Lomond North ward, where there is currently a vacancy.
If you live in that ward and want to vote by post, the deadline to apply is Wednesday 1 December 2021.
If you can’t get to the polling station yourself and would like someone to cast your vote for you, you can apply for a proxy vote.
You can download an application form from Voting in the Scotland by-elections | Electoral Commission or by calling 0800 980 0470 to ask for a form.
Once you have completed the form, you should send it to the local Electoral Registration Office. People who live in the Lomond North ward and want to use a proxy vote for the December by-election need to send their application before the deadline of Wednesday 8 December 2021 (email ero-abc@dab-vjb.gov.uk or post to ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp Electoral Registration Office, Kilbrannan House, Bolgam Street, Campbeltown PA28 6JY).
For both postal and proxy votes, you can apply for just one specific election or for a longer period if you want – you will have options to do this on your application form.