South Kesteven District Council has begun a review of polling stations in some areas of the district – and needs feedback from voters.
The aim of the review is to ensure people have the most appropriate facilities for voting and that polling places are accessible to all electors.
Any elector in the South Kesteven area can make representations and include proposals for specified alternative polling places.The location of the polling places in the following areas are being considered as part of the review:
- Bourne East ward
- Deeping St James ward
- Grantham Barrowby Gate
- Grantham Earlesfield ward
- Grantham Harrowby ward
- Grantham Springfield ward
- Grantham St Wulfram’s ward
- Isaac Newton ward (South Witham and Stoke Rochford)
- Peascliffe & Ridgeway ward (Belton & Manthorpe)
- Stamford All Saints ward
Full details and proposals for changes can be found online at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/pollingreview
SKDC is seeking feedback from local groups and individuals. Comments on the proposals must be submitted by email to elections@southkesteven.gov.uk by Friday 7 October.
Representations can also be sent in writing to: Electoral Services, Polling Places Review, South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ.
Details of all feedback will be published as part of the review and then a report outlining the proposals will be debated at the meeting of the Full Council on 24 November.
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