Issue - meetings

(a)       That the outcome of the review and the consultations undertaken be

noted;

(b)       That the Council designates the locations listed in appendix 3 as polling places;

(c)        That the Council agrees to look at the suggested alternative polling places for BJA2, PAA1 and PAA2;

(d)       That the Council agrees to improve access arrangements for BJA2 and EAA2; and

(e)       That the outcome of the review and the Council’s decision be published in addition to other information as is prescribed in the Act and Regulations.

The Chief Executive introduced a report on the outcome of the recent review of polling districts and polling places and to agree a number of changes.  He provided background information and referred to the responses received during the consultation process.  He reported that various issues had been raised during the consultation and a number of proposals had been identified for consideration which were appended to the report.

                        Councillor Marion Bateman referred to the polling place in her Ward at Sychdyn and requested that the polling booths be placed in a different room.

                        Councillor Richard Lloyd confirmed that the Saltney Ferry Scout and Guide Hut, Bradshaw Avenue, would be available for use as a polling place.  He also confirmed that disabled access was available at the building.

                        Councillor Ron Davies referred to the polling place at the Community Centre in Shotton and suggested that one of the entrances be improved for disabled access. 

RESOLVED:

 (a)      That the outcome of the review and the consultations undertaken be

noted;

(b)       That the Council designates the locations listed in appendix 3 as polling places;

(c)        That the Council agrees to look at the suggested alternative polling places for BJA2, PAA1 and PAA2;

(d)       That the Council agrees to improve access arrangements for BJA2 and EAA2; and

(e)       That the outcome of the review and the Council’s decision be published in addition to other information as is prescribed in the Act and Regulations.