Voters in this week's local elections have been urged to follow safety measures introduced at polling stations to ensure votes can be cast in a Covid-secure environment.

Rugby Borough Council's elections team has worked with the Electoral Commission, Government and public health chiefs while planning for the elections on Thursday 6 May.

Safety measures have been under constant review to ensure precautions meet the latest public health guidance, while voters have been encouraged to help keep polling stations Covid-secure by bringing a pen or pencil to cast votes and wearing a face mask (unless exempt).

Voters can expect the following measures to be in place on polling day:

On Thursday 6 May 2021, residents have the opportunity to vote for Councillors to represent their local area. Here's why you should vote for the Liberal Democrats.

During the pandemic, the Liberal Democrats team have supported residents and worked with community and voluntary groups across Rugby. Covid-19 has challenged us all and changed how we live and work. It has, however, also provided opportunities that we need to take advantage of. We must put mental health and families first along with accelerating our actions in tackling climate change. Our task as politicians is to lead our communities and build the foundations for the next generation. Liberal Democrats are calling for a Fairer, Caring and Greener Rugby. This builds upon the work that we have been doing in the Town Hall such as investigating a Town Council for Rugby under proposals for local government reform, protecting our green spaces, introducing a Private Rented Sector Charter to help tenants and support landlords, supporting volunteering and community groups, and a plastic free Council.

Councillor Tim Douglas (Paddox) believes a Task Group is needed to tackle the rise in graffiti across Rugby.

Tim's investigations reveal that in 2018, there were 52 graffiti reports, in 2019, there were 63 reports and in 2020 there were 75 incidents of graffiti reported to Rugby Borough Council. Based on indicative figures, Rugby Borough Council say it has cost them almost £8,029 in staff hours to clean graffiti in the past 12 months.

At Full Council on 20 April 2021, Councillor Neil Sandison (Eastlands) will ask the Leader of Rugby Borough Council how the town will commemorate and remember those who sadly died from COVID-19.

Question to the Leader of the Council:

Many towns and cities are honouring and remembering the lost souls who fell victim to Covid 19. Some by the provision of sculptures, monuments or benches displayed in public open spaces.

Rugby Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling for more to be done to enhance Rugby as a heritage visitor destination, including the introduction of a refreshed Blue Plaque Scheme. A motion has been put forward to Full Council on 20 April 2021.

Lib Dems in the town are concerned that much of Rugby's heritage could be lost if we fail to identify and commemorate it with a refreshed Blue Plaque Scheme and visitor information boards.

Rugby Liberal Democrats have launched their election manifesto for the local elections on 6 May 2021 calling for a Fairer, Caring and Greener Rugby.

The manifesto sets out the ambitions for the Liberal Democrats in Rugby. It builds upon the work that we have been doing in the Town Hall such as investigating a Town Council for Rugby under proposals for local government reform, protecting our green spaces, introducing a Private Rented Sector Charter to help tenants and support landlords, supporting volunteering and community groups, and a plastic free Council.

Rugby Liberal Democrats announce candidates for the local elections on 6 May 2021.

Elections are taking place to elect Councillors for Rugby Borough Council, Warwickshire County Council and a Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire.

Individual profiles of our candidates can be read at the links below.

Today, Leader of the Liberal Democrats has offered his condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

As a mark of respect for the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen and the Royal Family, the Liberal Democrats are suspending the national election campaign today.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:

Ahead of the local elections on 6 May 2021, Warwickshire Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto and are calling for a Fairer, Caring and Greener Warwickshire.

The manifesto sets out the ambitions for the Liberal Democrats in Warwickshire and builds upon the work they have done at Shire Hall. All candidates are pledging to be Active, Caring, Effective (ACE) and work for the communities they represent and build back a strong green economy.