Pubs & Churches To Be Used As Polling Stations

Unusual venues are to be used as polling stations when people across Harborough vote in the county council elections on May 6^th.

Traditionally schools have been used, so closed for the day, but where possible alternative locations will be, including The Crown pub at Tur Langton and restaurant of the Dog and Gun in Kilby.

Churches, village halls and libraries will also be used, all to minimise disruption for pupils, who have already missed a lot of education due to the pandemic

Residents will be voting in elections for both the county council and the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

The county council provides a wide range of services including adult social care, children’s social care, public health, transport, education, planning, road maintenance, libraries, waste management and trading standards.

Graeme Wardle, head of member services at Leicestershire County Council, said: “I’d urge people to take the time to vote on May 6 and so have their say on who represents them. County council services play a key part in our daily lives and by using your vote you can help shape the future of local road maintenance, schools, social care and recycling, to name but a few.

We want to ensure that everyone who is entitled to vote is able to do so, regardless of the pandemic. Polling stations will be Covid-secure, but you can also choose to apply to vote by post or proxy.”

Social distancing and other safety measures will be in place at all polling stations. These will include distance markings, hand sanitiser and screens where appropriate.

Voters should wear face coverings and are encouraged to take their own pen or pencil with which to mark their ballot paper.

To find out more, go to www.leicestershire.gov.uk/election2021