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.
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