Political parties will be competing for your vote at the local elections in May 2021 Campaigning politicians in West Berkshire will be knocking on doors and drumming up support for their parties during the third national lockdown. Earlier this month, the government stated political campaigners are allowed to start canvassing ” in a Covid-Secure way” from March 8, ahead of the local elections on May 6. It says individual campaigners are allowed to hand out leaflets and knock on doors, but they “should always be socially distanced and not enter people’s homes”. Campaigners are also being urged to wear face masks and wash their hands regularly.