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To consider a recommendation from Cabinet to commence a review of polling places across the borough.

Further to Minute No. 75 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 17^th December, 2018, consideration was given to a report which sought approval for the commencement of a statutory review of polling districts and polling places within the borough.

A preliminary review had been undertaken by Council officers to inform the Returning Officer’s initial proposals which were set out as part of the report.

Some current polling places would not be available in future, and the review also took into account the impact of the ward boundaries which would come into effect at the 2020 elections.  Where possible schools had been removed as polling stations to prevent closures which could impact on education and this was welcomed by Members.

Resolved:-  (1)  That a review of polling places in 2019 following the process described in this report be approved.

(2)  That the scope of the review and the proposals for changes be noted.

(3)  That the outline timetable for the review, as set out in Appendix 1, be approved.

(4)  That the power to designate polling places in accordance with Section 18B of the Representation of the People Act 1983 continued to be delegated to the Chief Executive, with such power to be exercised only in circumstances where a decision is required at short notice and it is not possible to await a decision of Council.

Mover:-  Councillor Alam                        Seconder:-  Councillor Read

Report of the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services

Recommendations:-

1.    That Cabinet recommend to Council that:

a.    approval is granted to undertake a review of polling places in 2019 following the process described in this report.

b.    the scope of the review and the proposals for changes be  ...  view the full agenda text for item 75

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval to recommend to Council for the commencement of a statutory review of polling districts and polling places within the borough. 

A preliminary review had been undertaken by Council officers to inform the Returning Officer’s initial proposals which were set out in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75