With the National Assembly for Wales election and the first UK-wide referendum in over 30 years taking place on Thursday 5 May, Neath Port Talbot Council is urging its voters to be ready to have their say.
The referendum is on the voting system used for elections to the UK Parliament. The question being put to voters on 5 May is:
“At present, the UK uses the ‘first past the post’ system to elect MPs to the House of Commons. Should the ‘alternative vote’ system be used instead?”
With several bank holidays coming up, residents who are going to be away on 5 May can also apply to vote by post or by proxy.
Counting Officer, Steve Phillips said, “Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote before the deadline on Thursday 14 April and to apply for a postal or proxy vote. You can call the Electoral Team on 01639 763330 or print off the forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.”
Head of Wales Office, Kay Jenkins said, “People don’t always realise that they can have their say in different ways, including; by post, or by asking someone you trust (a ‘proxy’) to cast your vote for you. So if you are going to be away on Thursday 5 May, take a few minutes now to make sure your voice will still be heard.”
