Today marks the first General Election since Boris Johnson was elected Prime Minister in 2019.
Polling stations opened at 7am and will remain open until 10pm this evening when the count begins.
Results for the Scarborough and Whitby constituency are anticipated at around 3am on Friday, July 5
Residents must remember to bring photo ID to polling stations.
Visit https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/election2024 to see more details about the election, including what forms of ID can be used.
Visit https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/elections-and-voting/how-vote to find out where your nearest polling station is.
2. Scarborough polling day 2024
St Columba Church ready for the big day! Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Scarborough polling day 2024
Preparing for the day at St Mark's Church Hall. Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Scarborough polling day 2024
Polling stations are open until 10pm today (July 4) Photo: Richard Ponter