New legislation extends proxy voting in local elections

The Government has introduced new measures to ensure people needing to self-isolate will still be allowed to vote in the upcoming local elections.

Covid Voting

An amendment to emergency proxy voting rules to enable anyone self-isolating or shielding due to COVID-19 will have access to an emergency proxy vote up to 17:00 on election day.

Minister of State for the Constitution & Devolution, Chloe Smith, said: ‘These elections can and will be delivered in a COVID-secure way and the extended proxy voting rules are a key part of this.

’The new rules will mean that voters who have tested positive for COVID-19, or are self-isolating, can still have their say in these elections without having to leave their home.’

The Government has published a Delivery Plan setting out guidance on how the polls can be delivered safely.

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Deborah Taylor

Leicestershire County Councillor for Bradgate Division
Deputy Leader - Leicestershire County Council
Lead Member for Children and Families - Leicestershire County Council
Lead Member for Community Safety and Regulatory Services - Leicestershire County Council
Charnwood Borough Councillor for Anstey
Chair - Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Police and Crime Panel
Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing - Charnwood Borough Council
Deborah was born in the north of England, living in different areas of the UK as a child.
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