Latest News - April 2021
Casting your vote will be different due to Covid-19
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Voters are being reminded that the upcoming Lancashire County Council elections will be different to usual to make them Covid-safe.
People are being asked to remember to wear a face covering, and bring their own pen or pencil, when voting on Thursday 6 May.
Everyone is also being urged to check their polling card as in some cases polling station locations have changed because the usual venue is too small to be made Covid-safe.
There are special arrangements in place to ensure that anyone who needs to self-isolate, or becomes unwell as a result of Covid-19 shortly before polling day, can still cast their vote. Anyone in this position will be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote, where someone they trust can vote on their behalf, by contacting the electoral registration team at their local district or borough council.
Anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19, or has been asked to self-isolate, should not attend the polling station.
Polling stations will be kept clean, and ventilated as well as possible, with hand sanitiser available at the entrance and exit.
Angie Ridgwell, returning officer for the Lancashire County Council elections, said: "These elections are your chance to have your say about who will take decisions on the many vital services which the county council delivers over the next four years.
"We have been making every effort to make sure polling stations are Covid-safe to protect people from the virus, and give everyone who has chosen to vote in person the confidence to cast their vote.
"There will be extra staff on hand to manage the numbers inside polling stations, and we're grateful for people's patience if they are asked to queue for a while.
"Pens and masks will be available for anyone who has forgotten them, but it will help things to run smoothly if people can please remember to bring their own.
"A small number of polling stations have had to change location as it was not possible to make the usual building Covid-safe, so I'd also remind everyone to check their polling card.
"It's really important you don't come to the polls if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or need to self-isolate, but you can still cast your vote by nominating someone you trust to vote on your behalf right up until 5pm on polling day. If you do need to arrange a proxy vote, please contact your local council who will put you in touch with their electoral registration team."
You can find out everything you need to know about the Lancashire County Council elections, including the measures being taken to make the elections Covid-safe, at lancashire.gov.uk/elections.
Notices of Polls
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Notices of Polls have now been published.
See the candidates standing in May's county elections
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The list of candidates standing in the upcoming Lancashire County Council elections has now been published.
All 84 seats on the county council are up for election on Thursday 6 May, and the statement of persons nominated can now be viewed.
People are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in order to have their say in the elections, with only a little over a week left to do so.
The deadline for applying online to register to vote is Monday 19 April, and anyone wishing to apply for a postal vote must submit their form in time for in to be received by their local borough or district council before 5pm on Tuesday 20 April.
The county council provides important local government services in Lancashire including education, fostering and adoption, health and social care, cultural services, libraries and archives, registering births, deaths and marriages, recycling, trading standards and highways and transport.
Special arrangements are being made to ensure polling stations are Covid-safe for everyone who wants to vote in person, such as having screens up and asking people to bring their own pen or pencil.
Angie Ridgwell, returning officer for the Lancashire County Council elections, said: "The elections in May are your chance to have your say about who will take decisions on the many vital services which the county council delivers over the next four years.
"If you are not yet registered to vote, or wish to apply for a postal vote, there is still time, but you need to act quickly as the deadline is fast approaching."
Find out everything you need to know about the Lancashire County Council elections, with more information and advice about how to register to vote, and the measures being taken to make the elections Covid-safe.
Statement of Persons Nominated
Friday, April 9, 2021
The Statement of Persons Nominated for the 2021 county council elections have now been published.
Notices of Election Agents
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Notices of Election Agents for the 2021 County Council elections have now been published.
County elections - deadline is looming to register to vote
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
People are being urged not to miss their chance to have their say in the Lancashire County Council elections with less than two weeks left to register to vote, and apply for a postal vote.
The deadline for applying online to register to vote is Monday 19 April, and anyone wishing to apply for a postal vote must submit their form in time for in to be received by their local borough or district council before 5pm on Tuesday 20 April.
All 84 seats on Lancashire County Council are up for election on Thursday 6 May, with those elected due to serve a 4-year term as a county councillor.
The county council provides important local government services in Lancashire including education, fostering and adoption, health and social care, cultural services, libraries and archives, registering births, deaths and marriages, recycling, trading standards and highways and transport.
Special arrangements are being made to ensure polling stations are Covid-safe for everyone who wants to vote in person, such as having screens up and asking people to bring their own pen or pencil.
Angie Ridgwell, returning officer for the Lancashire County Council elections, said: "The county council is responsible for providing local services that everyone relies on. The elections in May are your chance to choose the people who will take important decisions about those services in the coming years.
"But you can only have your say in those elections if you are registered to vote. If you are not yet registered to vote, or wish to apply for a postal vote, there is still time, but you need to act now as the deadline is fast approaching.
"We know some people may be concerned about going out to vote in person due to the pandemic, which is why special arrangements are being made to ensure polling stations are Covid-safe.
"Many people vote by post simply for convenience however this is also a way to have your say without having to go to the polls if you don't feel comfortable doing that at the moment.
"To apply for a postal vote, please complete the form in time for it to be received by your local district or borough council before the deadline on Tuesday 20 April."
Find out everything you need to know about the Lancashire County Council elections, with more information and advice about how to register to vote, and the measures being taken to make the elections Covid-safe.
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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