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This report sets out the recommendations from Strategy and Resources Committee for proposed changes following the conclusion of Polling Places and Districts Review 2022.

Council received a report setting out the recommendations from Strategy and Resources Committee for proposed changes following the conclusion of the Polling Places and Districts Review 2022.

Councillor Neil Dallen MOVED the recommendations in the report.

Upon being put the recommendations were CARRIED unanimously.

Accordingly, it was resolved to:

(1)        Agree the location of the polling places and districts as set out in Appendix 1 to the report for a five-year period from 1st January 2023, or until it is superseded by any subsequent review of any polling place or district; and

(2)        Delegate to the Chief Executive in their capacity as the Council’s Returning Officer any ongoing review or change of polling places during this period, to ensure that polling arrangements in the Borough remain fit for purpose for each election called.