Second issue of postal votes

A second issue of postal votes will be dropping on doormats in Moray tomorrow ahead of next week’s General Election.

Just over 1000 postal votes are being sent out today.

Around in one in five voters in Moray choose a postal vote, with many being away on holiday or not able to get to the polling station on polling day.

Around 44% of postal votes already issued have been returned and staff in the elections team are working hard to process the returned postal vote packs in advance of next week.

Depute returning officer Moira Patrick said: “Those opting for a postal vote are asked to read the enclosed instructions carefully and to take their time to complete the required signature and date of birth on the postal voting statement. Without these the postal vote will not count.”

She added: “Voters are asked to return their completed postal vote pack as soon as possible. It really helps the small elections team based here at the council if voters post their postal vote quickly after completion.

“There is an opening and checking process for 100% of postal votes which is required for purposes of fraud and this takes time.”

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 95,510 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

Headquartered in  Elgin, the administrative capital of Moray.