On 8 February 2021 the Cabinet Office and Chloe Smith MP published a written statement given to Parliament explaining that a Delivery Plan had been published setting out how the polls will be delivered in a COVID-19 secure and effective way.
The delivery plan can be accessed here.
The government felt the need to collect a high number of signatures for nomination as a candidate in some types of poll was encouraging an unhelpful and unnecessary amount of interaction. The government consulted with the Parliamentary Parties Panel and considered other cross-party representations and has laid down some temporary legislative changes to the nominations process.
Details of the Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Coronavirus, Nomination of Candidates) (Amendment) Order 2021 and the timeline of its approval can be accessed here.
Full details of the written statement to Parliament can be accessed here.
Leicestershire County Council has published a webpage titled Election 2021 information answering a number of queries that the general public may have about the pending local elections. Such as how are you making polling stations safe and is it safer to vote by post, instead of going in person.
The Election 2021 information details can be accessed here.
Leicester city council’s elections and voting page can be accessed here.