WITH just a few weeks to go before the general election, residents across Dudley borough are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote.

People need to register before the deadline on Monday (May 22) if they want to have their say in the elections on June 8.

Sarah Norman, chief executive and elections returning officer at Dudley Council, said: “The general election is fast approaching and people don’t have long now to make sure their voice is heard.

“I would urge people to take the time to go online and make sure they are registered to vote by May 22 so they can have their say on local and national issues.”

Residents can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, or contact the local electoral registration office on 01384 814740.

Those who are unable to get to a polling station on June 8 can apply to vote by post, or can appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. Deadline for receipt of postal vote applications is 5pm on Tuesday (May 23), while deadline for proxy appointments is 5pm on Wednesday, May 31.

All applications to register, or returned postal or proxy forms, should be sent to Electoral Services, Old Crown Court, Priory Street, Dudley, DY1 1EY.

Residents can get an application for a postal or proxy vote by contacting the local electoral registration office on 01384 814740 or from www.yourvotematters.co.uk.