Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with a report on the outcome of a review of polling stations in the Borough which will include feedback from a consultation exercise and be asked to approve a revised list of venues

The Leader reported on the outcome of the second statutory review of Borough polling districts (areas within ward boundaries) and associated polling places (stations) in accordance with the requirement under the Electoral Administration Act 2006 to conduct a review every four years.

As a result of the review, which involved consultation with local councillors, residents and relevant groups including those that represented the elderly and disabled, it was proposed to vary arrangements in four of the 17 wards, namely Chadwell Heath, River, Thames and Whalebone, to provide safer and more accessible venues for the electorate. 

Cabinet agreed:-

  (i)  To approve for publication the final proposals arising from the review of polling districts and associated polling places as detailed in Appendix A to the report; and

  (ii)  To authorise the Chief Executive to agree any permanent or temporary arrangements within the next four year period that are deemed appropriate in respect of alternative polling stations and/or reconfiguration of polling districts, subject to consultation with relevant ward councillors.