Residents are being encouraged to share their views on where polling stations should be in their area as part of a review.
Malvern Hills District Council will be reviewing all polling districts and places within the Malvern Hills District.
Residents, groups and organisations are all encouraged to put forward any proposals and comments they may have on the review.
The review is taking place as a result of ward boundary changes within the district, which were recently completed by the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBCE).
The LGBCE reduced the number of councillors at Malvern Hills District Council, from 38 to 31, the number of wards were reduced from 22 to 18. There have also been changes to the ward boundaries and some parish council wards.
Each ward is divided into polling districts which are geographical areas of voters who vote at polling stations within a designated polling place.
The review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations will:
- Identify polling district boundaries
- Identify suitable polling stations and polling places which are accessible to all electors within the polling district
- Identify polling places and stations which are accessible to voters with disabilities in line with the Elections Act 2022
- Have due regard for the number of electors allocated to each polling station
- Ensure polling stations and places have suitable facilities for voters and staff
Andy Baldwin, Returning Officer at Malvern Hills District Council said: "We understand how important it is to bring together the views of our residents and we encourage any comments or proposals on this review. It is also a good way to highlight any issues or concerns residents may have so that we can address them as part of the review."
Residents can comment online via smart survey at www.malvernhills.gov.uk/voting-and-elections.
The deadline for responses is 25 October 2022. All comments and proposals will be published on the council's website.
