THERE are 28 new polling stations in York to create Covid-19 secure voting in the upcoming May election.

The City of York Council said the new additions will allow for safe voting and continuous schooling with those affected set to be notified ahead of May 6, 2021.

The decision was made after the Council found that some stations were no longer available or safe to use.

All electors have been sent their poll card which tells them where their polling station will be located.

What voters need to know

A full list of polling stations for the May 2021 elections and the changes can be found on the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election polling stations section of the Council website.

Electors can also check by contacting the council’s elections office on 01904 551007 or emailing electoral.services@york.gov.uk 

Electors have until before 5pm on April 20 to opt for postal vote or for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on April 27.

Ian Floyd, Local Returning Officer for City of York Council, said: “Please check your poll cards as some polling stations have changed. It’s important that you exercise your democratic rights and vote, so please make sure you know where to go on 6 May.

“The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 20 April, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on 27 April.”

For more information and how to apply, you can visit www.york.gov.uk/elections or www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter or telephone 01904 551007.