New Rules for Postal Voting in Westmorland and Furness Constituencies Ahead of UK Parliamentary General Election

Residents in the Westmorland and Furness constituencies are advised of new rules regarding postal voting in preparation for the upcoming UK parliamentary general election set to take place on Thursday, July 4.

The latest guidelines stipulate that all postal votes handed in at designated sites or polling stations must be accompanied by a completed postal vote return form for validation. Any postal votes submitted without this form will be rejected. Additionally, there are restrictions on the number of postal votes an individual can submit.

Individuals looking to hand in their postal votes at a polling station or council office must complete a postal vote return form to ensure their vote is counted. Presiding Officers and Clerks at polling stations will have the necessary forms available for completion on-site, while council offices will have signage to indicate the required steps for submitting postal votes.

It is emphasized that postal votes should not be deposited in letterboxes or internal mailboxes, as these will not be considered valid submissions. For those unsure about returning postal votes in the Penrith and Solway or Morecambe and Lunesdale constituencies, they can seek guidance from the respective elections teams of the Cumberland Council and Lancaster City Council.

Furthermore, the process for reissuing postal votes has been outlined. If a voter has spoiled their postal vote pack, lost it, or never received it, they can request a reissue through the Acting Returning Officer for their constituency. Queries about reissuing postal votes for the Barrow and Furness, and Westmorland and Lonsdale constituencies can be directed to Westmorland and Furness Council.

In cases where postal vote packs need to be reissued, individuals in the Penrith and Solway or Morecambe and Lunesdale constituencies should contact the Acting Returning Officer via their respective elections teams. It is crucial to notify the Acting Returning Officer promptly if a pack has been spoiled, as the original pack must be returned before a reissue can be processed.

With the parliamentary general election approaching, voters in Westmorland and Furness are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these updated postal voting regulations to ensure their voices are heard on polling day.