Registered voters in Douglas South will be allowed to cast their vote at any polling station within their constituency this year as part of a pilot scheme.

It means voters can vote at Pulrose Methodist Church, Anagh Coar Primary School or Scoill Vallajeelt at the general election on September 23.

Normally voters are allocated one polling station which they must attend.

Government is asking voters to be prepared to travel to their original polling station should they encounter any issues, as the pilot scheme system is still in the testing stages.

James Quinn, returning officer for Douglas South, said: ’The trial is a great opportunity to make voting more accessible and convenient.’

The general election will see 24 MHKs elected from the 65 candidates standing across the Isle of Man. Polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on September 23 for people to cast their votes.

People living off-island must apply for postal voting by Thursday, September 9 and island residents have until Wednesday, September 15.

Eligible voters can also appoint a proxy voter to cast their vote on their behalf.

These applications should be made before 5pm on September, 22 .