Residents urged to vote

Published Wednesday, 7th June 2017

Residents in Hartlepool are being encouraged to make their voices heard by voting in tomorrow’s General Election.

Peter Devlin, Hartlepool Council’s Acting Returning Officer, said: “It is so important that people use their vote in these elections.

“The democratic process in our country exists to give people a voice and I hope that those eligible to vote take the opportunity on Thursday.”

Polling stations are open 7am-10pm tomorrow
To vote, you just need to put one ‘X’ in one box on your ballot paper
You can find who is standing for election in your area by entering your postcode on this website
You don’t need to take your poll card with you when you go to vote, though it can make things quicker at your polling station
If you’ve misplaced your poll card, you can find out where to go to vote by entering your postcode on this website
Assistance is available tomorrow at polling stations for those who require it

Postal ballot papers can be handed in at polling stations in your area tomorrow until 10pm.