Agenda item

To receive and consider the attached report and recommendation from Governance and Audit and Standards Committee held on 20 September 2023.

Council Agenda item 13 (Governance & Audit & Standards Committee Minute 35)

Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places

The recommendations contained in minute 35 of the Governance & Audit & Standards Committee held on 20 September 2023 were approved unopposed.

RESOLVED:

(i)             That the changes to the current polling scheme recommended in paragraphs 5.2 to 5.5 are APPROVED and implemented on publication of the 2024 Register of Electors; and

(ii)           That it be reconfirmed that the Returning Officer has delegated authority to make such variations to polling places as may be necessary arising from the availability of premises for use at a particular election.