Issue - meetings

The report of the Chief Executive is attached.

The Leader and Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Borough Wide Leadership, Councillor Robinson presented the report of the Chief Executive outlining proposals for revised polling places following that review.

Councillor Robinson confirmed that the Council was required by law to undertake periodic reviews of polling districts and polling places. A public consultation period had been held in June - August 2019, with 14 responses received. Details of those responses were referred to in the report, with seven requesting variation changes which had been assessed by the (Acting) Returning Officer and the revised schedule was set out in the report.

The report was moved by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor Moore.

Councillor Gowland welcomed the report and that all schools would remain open during elections.

Councillor Richard Mallender welcomed the report. He stated that currently Lady Bay had three polling places which he hoped would be reduced at a future review. 

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    Council approves the:

(i)            proposals setting out changes to polling districts, polling places and polling stations; and

(ii)          revised schedule of polling districts and polling places as set out in Appendix 2 of the report;

b)    Council requests the Chief Executive to formally publish the notice of the conclusion of the review and its findings.

c)    The (Acting) Returning Officer be given authority to select an appropriate alternative polling place (if required). Formal retrospective approval be sought by Council following the election if appropriate.