Sheffield Postal Votes: 15,000 delayed packs delivered to voters day before polls open

People are being urged to get postal votes in the post today or to deliver them in person tomorrow. Credit: PA

Sheffield City Council has said that 15,000 postal votes which were delayed in being delivered to voters should have arrived at people's homes today.

Kate Josephs, the returning officer for the city, said: "Our understanding is that postal votes have landed on doorsteps today. If anyone hasn’t received theirs, please get in touch with us at elections@sheffield.gov.uk"

People have until the end of today to post their votes, however, they can also hand-deliver them to the Town Hall or to their local polling station before 10pm on Thursday May 6.

A delay at the printers caused the final batch of votes to be delivered late according to Sheffield City Council.

Kate Josephs added: "I want to urge people to move quickly once their postal vote arrives. Don’t delay, complete your form and ballot papers, and return the same day if possible."

There are also concerns that people in Calderdale have not received their postal votes.

Robin Tuddenham, Chief Executive of Calderdale Council and Returning Officer, said: "We are aware that a small number of voters have experienced delays in receiving their postal votes, due to circumstances beyond our control, but we understand that the majority of these arrived on Saturday.

"Anyone who registered for a postal vote by the deadline of 5pm on 20 April, and has not received their vote, should contact us on electoral-services@calderdale.gov.uk or call us on 01422 393103."

People are being reminded that polling stations will open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday May 6 and that covid secure measures are in place, which includes people having to wear a face covering and bring their own pen or pencil.