Review of polling districts and polling places
Making sure voting is accessible, convenient and in suitable facilities.
Under Section 18C of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1983, all local authorities are required to review their polling districts and polling places at least every five years. The review period starts in October, and each authority may choose the exact dates and length of their review; however, it must fall within a 16 month period.
The purpose of reviewing polling districts and polling places is to try and make sure that our voting facilities are as convenient, suitable and accessible as possible for everyone who uses them.
The review covers:
- polling districts - areas created when constituencies (for general elections) or wards (for local elections) are split into smaller parts to allow people to vote in a convenient way
- polling places - the location, normally the buildings, in which polling stations are sited within the polling districts
Please note: The review does not cover the changing of ward or constituency boundaries or names, which are the responsibility of the Local Government Boundary Commission (for wards) and the Parliamentary Boundary Commission (for constituencies).
Polling Review 2023
Electors within the council area or within a UK Parliamentary constituency which has any part in the authority may make a representation. We invite comments from all electors regarding the convenience of voting at polling stations currently used for elections and would welcome suggestions for alternative sites. The council would also welcome the views of all residents, particularly disabled residents, or any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability, on the proposals, Acting Returning Officer's representations and any other related matters.
Comments are invited no later than midnight on 12 December 2023. A timetable and further details of how to respond can be found on our polling places consultation page.
If you have any questions, please email pollingreview@westberks.gov.uk
Polling Review 2018
The last polling review took place in September 2018 and the report was approved at the Full Council meeting on 5 March 2019.
The Polling District and Polling Place Review Notice is displayed at the Market Street Offices during office hours.
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