Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Helen Carter

Local Election 2021: Check which polling station you should go to

The local elections are taking place across the country on May 6 and people have a chance to choose who represents them on their local council.

The elections were delayed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic which saw the original May 2020 voting postponed.

The postponed elections take place alongside those scheduled for this year.

This means all eligible voters in England will have a poll of some kind, with many having multiple ballots taking place at once.

Elections taking place will include county, district, combined mayoral, local authority mayoral, Greater London Authority, London mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner, alongside other by-elections, polls and referenda.

But what happens if you are unsure of which polling station to go to?

Don't worry! You should have received your polling card for the local election and it will tell you which constituency you live in and where your polling station is.

Every area is divided into different wards, which are similar to parliamentary constituencies but on a smaller scale. If not, click on this tool above, to find out where your constituency is.

You don't need your polling card in order to vote.

But you must follow social distancing rules, keep two metres apart from other people, and wear a face covering unless you have a medical exemption.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.