RESIDENTS in Wrexham and Flintshire are being urged to remember their photo ID when they go to vote in the general election today (Thursday, July 4).

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.”

Flintshire Council added that the full list of accepted ID, along with more information about the new requirement, is available its  website.

If voters lose their ID, or their Voter Authority Certificate does not arrive in time for election day, they can appoint an emergency proxy to vote on their behalf up until 5pm on election day.

The person appointed as proxy, voting on someone else’s behalf, must have their own acceptable photo ID.

Polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm.

Join us tonight as leaderlive brings you live coverage from the election counts in both Wrexham and Flintshire