With the referendum on the law-making powers of the National Assembly for Wales only days away, the Electoral Commission is making sure that voters know how to have their say.

When polls open on March 3rd, almost 2.3 million people will have a chance to vote.

Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm. Only voters who have been issued with a ballot paper by 10pm will be able to cast their vote, so it is important that voters allow plenty of time if they are planning to vote late in the evening. Voters can find out where their polling station is by checking their poll card or calling their local council.

Kay Jenkins Head of the Electoral Commission’s Wales office has some simple advice for voters: “We’ve sent an information booklet to every household in Wales that explains what the referendum is about and what you will be asked to vote on. Our website aboutmyvote.co.uk has more information, including statements from referendum campaigners giving voters the arguments for and against the referendum question, so you might want to have a look at that before you cast your vote.

“All you need to take to the polling station is yourself! If you have your polling card then take that along as it will speed things up, but you can vote without it. You don’t need any ID to vote.

“You’ll be asked your name and issued with a ballot paper. If you have any questions about how to fill out your ballot, then don't be afraid to ask one of the staff in the polling station”

“If voting by post, you’ll need to make sure that your ballot papers are returned by 10pm. Anyone who has forgotten to post their papers can still deliver them by hand to their polling station or town hall.”

More information, as well as copies of the information booklet, can be found at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.