With just one week to go until the 4 July 2024 General Election, residents are reminded that under new legislation, they will need to take valid photographic ID when attending their polling station.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport, a UK or EEA drivers’ license, some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card and the new free Voter Authority Certificate.
Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognizable from the photo.
The full list of accepted ID, along with more information about the new requirement, is available on the Electoral Commission website.
Voters must bring the original ID document when attending their polling station. Copies or photographs of the document will not be accepted.
Residents are advised to check their polling station location as it may have changed since the last election, due to the introduction of the new Parliamentary constituency boundaries.
Parking is very limited at certain polling stations. Please walk where possible to help those with mobility issues find parking.
Please note that the following libraries will be closed on 4 July 2024 as they will be used as polling station venues.
- Elm Park Library
- Gidea Park Library
- Harold Hill Library
- Rainham Library
- Upminster Library