Cambridge to offer early in-person voting ahead of local elections

Cambridge has been chosen as one of five councils to pilot early in-person voting, with three hubs open on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May ahead of the 7 May local elections; the council says approved digital technology will be used to prevent double voting.

Cambridge will allow residents to vote in person up to seven days before the local election on 7 May. The city council said it was selected as one of five local authorities to test early in-person voting. Three temporary voting hubs will open on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May to accept in-person votes. The council said the pilot will use approved and secure digital technology to ensure nobody can vote more than once. Key details: - Early voting dates: Thursday 30 April, Friday 1 May and Saturday 2 May. - Voting hubs: The Guildhall (city centre), Meadows Community Centre (north), and Clay Farm Centre (south). - Opening hours: 09:00 to 18:00 BST on each day, and any registered voter may attend any hub. - Other voting options: Voters can still use their allocated polling station on 7 May; postal and proxy votes remain available. - Security and oversight: The council says the pilot will use approved digital systems and will be planned and evaluated with government and suppliers. Summary: Cambridge is testing added in-person voting days while keeping existing polling-day, postal and proxy arrangements in place. Officials say the pilot will be planned, delivered and evaluated before the 7 May local election.