Elections 2021
Friday 7th May 2021 - 5.04pm
Local elections result are now all in. For full results view our elections results pages.
Friday 7th May 2021 - 4.57pm
Results just in for Peppard Ward: Conservative HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:55pm
Results just in for Thames Ward: Conservative HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:36pm
Results just in for Whitley Ward: Labour HOLD
Results just in for Minster Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:33pm
Results just in for Southcote Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:30pm
Results just in for Battle Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:29pm
Results just in for Caversham Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:26pm
Results just in for Redlands Ward: Green GAIN
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:24pm
Results just in for Park Ward: Green HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:20pm
Results just in for Tilehurst Ward: Liberal Democrats HOLD
Results just in for Church Ward: Labour HOLD
Results just in for Kentwood Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:11pm
Results just in for Abbey Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 3:03pm
Results just in for Norcot Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 2:56pm
Results just in for Katesgrove Ward: Labour HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 2:10pm
Results just in for Mapledurham Ward: Conservative HOLD
Friday 7th May 2021 - 1pm
The local election count is well underway. We will publish the results as they come in this afternoon.
Friday 7th May 2021 - 9am
Voting took place for both the Local Borough Council Elections and for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections on 6th May 2021. Results to follow.
Thursday 6th May 2021 - 10pm
Polling stations closed at 10pm.
Thursday 6th May 2021 - 7am
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. People voting in person are encouraged to keep themselves safe and to keep others safe by:
- wearing a face covering
- bringing their own pen or pencil
- cleaning their hands when entering and leaving the polling station
- keeping a safe distance
You should not attend the polling station if you have symptoms of Covid-19 – continuous cough, high temperature or loss of taste or smell, or if you have been asked to self-isolate.
Anyone who develops symptoms, or is asked to self-isolate shortly before polling day, has up to 5pm on polling day to apply for an emergency proxy vote. This allows them to nominate someone they trust to vote on their behalf.
We’ve produced a short video to give people an idea of how it will work on the day.
It should only take a few minutes to vote. We have put arrangements in place to help maintain social distancing, so if you are asked to queue, please be patient and we will work to enable you to vote as quickly as possible. If you need any assistance on the day, just ask the staff at the polling station – they are there to help.
Your poll card will tell you where to find your polling station. Make sure you check the information on your polling card, as your polling station might have changed since the last elections. There are some changes in polling stations in Church, Kentwood, Redlands, Tilehurst and Whitley wards this year, so voters who live in those are particularly asked to make note of changes.
You do not need your poll card to vote, but we would encourage you to bring it with you to make the process quicker and more efficient for everyone.
If you are unsure if poll station changes affect you, find out where your polling station is on the Where Do I Vote? website by entering your postcode.
There are eight changes to usual polling station in Reading this year. They are:
- Christ the King Electors have moved to South Reading Leisure Centre (Church Ward)
- Prospect School Electors have moved to Southcote Community Hub (Southcote Ward)
- The Ridgeway School Electors have moved to St Barnabas Church, Elm Road (Church Ward)
- Norcot Youth and Community Centre/Temporary Bus Electors have moved to St Mary Magdalen Church (Kentwood Ward)
- Redlands School Electors have moved to St Luke’s Church (Redlands) To note that St Luke’s Church Hall is also a Polling Station. Please check your Poll Card carefully to ensure that you are in the correct building
- Park Lane Primary School Electors have moved to Tilehurst British Legion (Tilehurst Ward)
- Geoffrey Field School Electors have moved to Christ The King Church (Whitley Ward)
- Caversham Primary School Electors have moved to Thameside Primary School (Caversham Ward)
More postal votes are expected this year due to the circumstances. If they haven’t already, people who have opted to vote by post must return their postal ballot pack by 10pm on Thursday May 6th. They can hand it in at any polling station in the borough if they run out of time to return it by post.
If residents are unwell or are self-isolating as a result of Covid-19 shortly before polling day, or on the day itself, they don’t need to miss out on voting. In these circumstances, people can apply for an emergency proxy up until 5pm on polling day, so someone they trust can vote on their behalf. To arrange it speak to the local Electoral Services team in Reading on: 0118 937 3717 or email elections@reading.gov.uk
Visit the FAQ page on the elections.