Review of polling districts and places 2023

Key terms

A polling district is an area created by the division of a ward into smaller parts, within which a polling place is established. In areas with parishes, each parish should be its own polling district.

A polling place is a building or area in which polling stations will be located. As far as possible, these should be situated within the polling district for which they are designated. 

A polling station is a room or building where voting actually takes place. There can be more than one polling station in a polling place, which is common in many areas. Wherever possible, there should be no more than 2250 electors allotted to a polling station.

Notice of Conclusion and Final Polling Arrangements

The 2023 review has now been completed - Notice of Conclusion Polling Places and Polling District Review 2023

The Final proposals were considered by Full Council at the meeting on 23 November 2023. The report and final proposals considered at the meeting of Full Council is available here.

Schedule of the Final Polling Arrangements (all comments and representations received during the consultation period are incorporated within this schedule)

List of Final Polling Districts and Polling Places (pdf version)

List of Final Polling Districts and Polling Places (excel version)

Current and proposals for future polling districts and polling places

The draft proposals which were subject to the period of consultation can be viewed below:

Draft Proposals - Polling District and Polling Places Review 2023

These draft proposals were shared with stakeholders and other interested parties for comment as part of the consultation process.  The consultation closed on 27 October 2023. Comments and representations received during the consultation period have been considered and the final proposals drawn up for consideration by Full Council at its meeting on 23 November 2023. The report and final proposals to be considered at the meeting of Full Council is available here

Notice of Review

Notice of Review of Polling Places and Polling Districts 2023

The review formally commenced on 2 October 2023 with the publication of the Notice of Review.  Comments and representations on the suitability and convenience of voting at polling stations currently used for elections, together with the draft proposals when published are welcomed from electors, residents and interested persons.  The consultation period ended on 27 October 2023.

Review of polling districts and places timetable