Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the outcome of the review and the consultation undertaken be noted; and

(b)       That the final proposals detailed in Appendix 2 regarding polling districts.

polling places, and polling stations be approved.

The Chief Executive presented the report to seek approval of the recommendations on the review of polling districts, polling places, and polling stations.  He provided background information and advised that the report sets out the final proposals following the review.

Councillor David Healey moved the recommendation in the report.  In response to a question from Councillor David Healey concerning arrangements for a polling station in the Caergwrle Ward, the Team Leader, Democratic Services, drew attention to appendix 2 (paragraph 1.03) of the report and confirmed that the Polling Place for Caergwrle would be The Boy’s Brigade Hall, Castle Street, Caergwrle.

Councillor Bernie Attridge proposed a further recommendation be added to the report to ensure that full consultation was taken with the Local Member(s) when a determination was to be made to identify a polling station in their Ward.  The Team Leader, Electoral Services, responded to the comments and confirmed that the consultation process was open to all Members and individual Local Members were consulted on the designation of a polling station in their Ward. 

Councillor Simon Jones asked if free parking would be made available on Council owned car parks nearest to polling stations.  The Chief Officer (Governance) agreed to raise the matter with the Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation).

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the outcome of the review and the consultation undertaken be noted; and

(b)       That the final proposals detailed in Appendix 2 regarding polling districts.

polling places, and polling stations be approved.