Notice of Polling place review outcomes
The Borough Council has carried out a review of all of its current polling districts and polling places, for use at both local and national elections.
The Full Council approved proposals for the polling districts and polling places on 17th November 2010.
Extract of the council minutes:
48. Polling places review. Council considered the report of Electoral Services Manager in respect of a review of the polling districts and polling places provided for elections that take place within the Borough of Eastbourne. The Council had a duty to undertake a full review at intervals of not less than 4 years. A 12-week consultation was held ending on 29 October 2010. All representations received to the Council’s proposals were set out in the report along with proposed responses and final recommendations.
It was moved by Councillor Tutt, seconded by Councillor Elkin, and
Resolved: (1) That no change be made to existing polling district boundaries as shown on the maps accompanying the consultation document.
(2) That the proposals for polling places be as described in appendix 1 to the report subject to further consideration and discussion with relevant parties with regard to reinstating the use of Roselands Infants School for polling district SAA in St. Anthony’s ward and using the station at Sun Coast Church for polling district SAB only, the final decision to be delegated to the Chief Executive.
(3) That the Electoral Services Manager, on behalf of the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, be authorised to implement the Council’s decisions in respect of the review.
The proposals contained within the report will be effective from the publication of the Register of Electors on 1 December 2010 and will be implemented for all elections held after that date.
Please see the Review results document below.
For further details please contact: Tracey Pannett, Electoral Services Manager.
