Issue - meetings

The Chief Executive introduced a report on the outcome of a statutory review of polling districts (areas within ward boundaries) and associated polling places (stations) which was carried out between 19 August and 19 September 2014.

The Chief Executive advised that, arising from the review, changes were proposed in 8 of the 17 wards and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care stressed the need for a new polling station to be located in the Great Fleete area of Thames ward.  The Legal Officer also explained the position regarding the formal approval of the review proposals, which rested with the Assembly.

Cabinet resolved to recommend the Assembly to:

(i)  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)  Authorise the Chief Executive to agree any permanent or temporary arrangements until the commencement of the next review that are deemed appropriate in respect of alternative polling stations and/or reconfiguration of polling districts, subject to consultations with relevant ward councillors.