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Polling Places Consultation

 

 

Meeting: 30/10/2019 - Council Meeting (Item 262)

262 RECOMMENDATION FROM CABINET - REVIEW OF POLLING PLACES pdf icon PDF 79 KB

 

To consider recommendations from Cabinet in respect of the final proposals arising from the review of polling places in the borough.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 46 of the Cabinet held on 16th September, 2019, consideration was given to the report which detailed the responses following the public consultation on the current polling scheme and the Returning Officer’s proposals.

 

The new Ward boundaries had been taken into account alongside disability access and the impact on schools. 

 

Resolved:-  (1)  That the submissions made in respect of the review of polling districts and polling places for the Borough of Rotherham be noted.

 

(2)  That the adoption of the polling district boundaries be approved.

 

(3)  That the final proposals for polling places be approved.

 

(4)  That the Electoral Registration Officer make the necessary amendments to the polling districts to take effect from publication of the revised register on 1st December, 2019.

 

(5)  That the power to designate polling places in accordance with Section 18B of the Representation of the People Act 1983 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 Watson

Meeting: 16/09/2019 - Cabinet (Item 46)

46 Review of Polling Places 2019 - Final Proposals pdf icon PDF 146 KB

Report of the Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Service

 

Recommendations:

 

1.    That Cabinet recommend to Council that:-

 

a)    The submissions made in respect of the review of polling districts and polling places for the borough of Rotherham be noted.

 

b)    Approval of the adoption of the polling district boundaries  ...  view the full agenda text for item 46

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 75 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 17th December, 2018 and Minute No. 133 of Council held on 23rd January, 2019, consideration was given to the report following the proposed review of polling places.  This involved a public consultation on the current  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46