On Thursday 6 May, 2021, Wokingham Borough residents will go to the polls in the local elections to have their say on who represents them at Wokingham Borough Council and who will be the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Police Force Area.
While the elections are not until May, the borough council is already hard at work making plans to help you stay safe while casting your vote.
There are a number of ways to have your say in the elections in May - you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, which is known as a proxy vote.
If you’re thinking about voting by post, you can apply now. This will make sure your application is processed early, and your postal vote can be sent to you more quickly. It’s easy to apply and you can find out how by visiting the council’s website (https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-and-meetings/elections-and-voting/vote-by-post-or-proxy/) .
You need to be registered to vote in order to have a say at the elections – the easiest way to register is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Andrew Moulton, electoral registration officer for Wokingham Borough Council, said: “The elections next year are very important – they’re an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in Wokingham Borough.
“We’re thinking about these elections now so that, however you choose to cast your vote in May, you can do so safely. We’re putting arrangements in place to help you stay safe at the polling station. But you also have the option to apply to vote by post or by proxy. You don’t need to wait until nearer the time, we are encouraging you to register now.”
If you have any questions about registering to vote, or applying for a postal vote, email the electoral services team at: [email protected].
