Local elections are set to take place this Thursday (6 May) for Devon County Council, various town councils, and to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall.

If you're voting in person at a polling station, East Devon District Council has asked the public to make sure to do the following:

1. Bring a face mask

2. Use hand sanitiser

It will be available at the entrance and exit, for use before and after voting.

3. Bring your own pen/pencil

4. Keep your distance

Social distancing is key to help stop the spread of the virus. Just follow the signs and be prepared to queue - and factor this into your trip.

Just one more thing...

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, such as a new, continuous cough or fever, you should stay at home and self-isolate.

You can name an emergency proxy to vote for you if you are unable to go to the polling station.

This service will be available until 5pm on the day, and your proxy should be someone you trust.

Click here to access the emergency proxy forms on the Electoral Commission website.

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.

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