Under new rules introduced by the UK Government, anyone voting in person at a General Election must show an accepted form of photo ID.

This includes a passport, driver’s licence, Young Scot Card, Scottish National Entitlement Card or a blue badge. A full list of accepted ID is given at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id.

Polling places are open from 7.00am to 10.00pm on 4 July and all are accessible.

Voters should check their polling card for the address of their polling place, as it might have changed since the last time they voted. Or enter your postcode on the Electoral Commission web site.

Anyone who has registered to vote but not yet received their polling card should contact our election office on electionoffice@northlan.gov.uk or 01698 302058 or 302026.

The UK Parliamentary General Election is run on a first past the post system so voters should only place one X on the ballot paper at the name of their preferred candidate.

“This is the first time that voter ID is needed at an election in Scotland,” Des Murray, North Lanarkshire Returning Officer explains.

“It is important to check the list of accepted voter ID and make sure you have this with you before you vote on 4 July.

“There will be signs at the entrances as a reminder and we advise voters not to enter the polling station without the appropriate ID, as they won’t be allowed to vote and will be asked to complete a form.”

Anyone who has applied for a postal vote is asked to return it in plenty of time. Postal votes can be handed in at a polling station but new rules mean that voters will be asked to complete additional paperwork which will take extra time.

Election staff will be available in polling places to answer any questions. Information on voting is also available from the Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/ways-vote/voting-person