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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 2019.

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

Councillor Eber Kington MOVED the recommendation in the report.

Upon being put the recommendation was CARRIED unanimously

Accordingly it was resolved that:

Council:

(1)            Approved the changes to location of the polling places and districts as set out at para 3.1 of the report for a five year period from 1 January 2020, or until it is superseded by any subsequent review of any polling place or district;

(2)            Delegated the Chief Executive 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.