Elections set to go ahead according to government

By Neil Speight

5th Feb 2021 | Local News

THE BBC has reported local elections in May are set to go ahead despite concerns they might spike another surge in Covid-19.

It had widely been predicted that elections would be delayed until October, particularly after a survey last month of senior local government officers showed the vast majority had serious concerns.

Ministers had also previously said the local elections for England, scheduled for 6 May, were under review amid uncertainty about lockdown restrictions.

However, the BBC reports today (Friday, 4 February) that government sources say elections to local councils and police and crime commissioners will go ahead in May.

There will be some safety measures, with voters asked to bring their own pen or pencil to mark their ballots.

In all, £70m will be made available to make polling stations Covid-secure.

Masks will be compulsory in polling stations and there will be divider screens and sanitiser.

     

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