THE European Parliament Elections are scheduled to take place later in May.

Residents have until Tuesday, May 7 to register to vote if they are not already on the Electoral Register. The closing date to apply for a postal vote is Wednesday, May 8 at 5pm and for proxy votes, Wednesday, May 15 at 5pm.

Election Day is Thursday, May 23.

Judith Greenhalgh, chief executive of Denbighshire County Council, said: “It is important that people have the opportunity to take part in this election and do not miss out because they are un-registered. Our experienced Electoral Services Team is available to provide advice and information to voters.

“People should not assume that they are able to vote just because just because they are registered for other things such as Council Tax. If in doubt, residents should contact the Electoral Services Team to check whether they are registered to vote.”

The government has made it clear it intends to leave the EU before the date of European Parliament elections.

If the UK is still in the EU on Thursday, May 23 then polls will take place on that day in the UK.

To register online visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or telephone 01824 706000.

A full list of candidates is available at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/european-parliamentary-elections