Reviews of polling districts, polling places and polling stations

The polling place review process

When carrying out the review, local authorities must:

  • publish a notice of the holding of a review
  • consult the (A)RO for every parliamentary constituency which is wholly or partly in its area 
  • publish all representations made by an (A)RO within 30 days of receipt by posting a copy of them at the local authority’s office and in at least one conspicuous place in their area and by placing a copy on the authority's website 
  • seek representations from such persons as it thinks have particular expertise in relation to access to premises or facilities for persons who have different forms of disability. Such persons must have an opportunity to make representations and to comment on the representations made by the (A)RO(s)

On completion of a review, the local authority must give reasons for its decisions and publish:

  • all correspondence sent to an (A)RO in connection with the review
  • all correspondence sent to any person whom the authority thinks has particular expertise in relation to access to premises or facilities for persons who have different forms of disability
  • all representations made by any person in connection with the review
  • the minutes of any meeting held by the council to consider any revision to the designation of polling districts or polling places within its area as a result of the review
  • details of the designation of polling districts and polling places within the local authority area as a result of the review
  • details of the places where the results of the review have been published 
Last updated: 12 July 2023