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Macclesfield Central by-election set to go ahead in May

By James Kelly 5th Feb 2021

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

This includes Macclesfield Town Council by-election for the Macclesfield Central ward, as well as a Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election which was postponed last year.

It had widely been predicted that such votes 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 May 6, were under review amid uncertainty about lockdown restrictions.

However, the BBC reports today (Friday 5 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, £70 million 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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