Voters in the Liberton and Gilmerton
ward in Edinburgh have until 25 August to register to vote or apply for a
postal vote for the by-election on 9 September. A vacancy has been
created by the resignation of Cllr Ian Murray who was elected to the UK
Parliament in May. To register to vote or apply for a postal vote people should contact The Electoral Registration Office on 0131 344 2500 or by visiting www.lothian-vjb.gov.uk. The polling stations, which will be open from 7am to 10pm, will be: · St John Vianney RC Primary School, Ivanhoe Crescent · St Gregory’s Church Hall, Bellenden Gardens · Liberton Kirk Halls, 30 Kirkgate · TA Centre, 126A Alnwickhill Road · Gracemount Leisure Centre, 22 Gracemount Drive · Liberton Northfield Church Hall, 280(A) Gilmerton Road · Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, Moredunvale Place. · Valley Park Community Centre, 37 Southhouse Road · Gilmerton Community Centre, 4 Drum Street The election will use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system where voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than using a cross. Voters can give a rank to as many or as few candidates as they like. The results of the by-election will be announced on 10th September. Source: The City of Edinburgh Council |
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