Local elections to go ahead in Milton Keynes this year, according to reports

BBC News report that the May elections will go ahead with extra resources in place to ensure voting can be completed safely.

The report states, the government is giving councils an extra £31m for plastic screens in polling stations and hand sanitiser in an effort to make the polls Covid-safe.

Voters will also be asked to bring their own pens to help stop the spread of the virus. People who will still be shielding in May will be advised to postal vote.

Social distancing and mask wearing will be mandatory.

In Milton Keynes there are Police and Crime Commissioner, Borough Council and Parish Elections scheduled for Thursday 6 May 2021.

You can find more information about the elections on the Milton Keynes Council's website here.