Issue details

Polling District and Polling Places Review 2014

 

 

To consider the recommendations of the Electoral Review Steering Group for changes to Bracknell Forest's polling districts and polling places as part of a review carried out as required by the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2014

Decision due: 21 Oct 2014 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Corporate Services and Public Protection

Lead director: Director of Corporate Services

Department: Corporate Services

Contact: Ann Moore, Assistant Director: Democratic & Registration Services Email: ann.moore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352260.

Consultation process

Letters and emails to stakeholders and notices at the Council offices. All electors consulted via the website.

Consultees

All councillors, local MPs, local political parties, agents at recent elections and disabled groups were asked to comment and all electors were consulted via the website.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Corporate Services

Financial Impact: There are financial implications if additional polling districts/places are created of approximately £1,500 per polling station.

Document(s) to be considered: Report of the Director of Corporate Services

Decisions

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