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Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 Review of Polling Districts
and
Polling Places (Parliamentary
Elections) Regulations 2006 Electoral
Administration Act 2006
Representation of People Act 1983 (Schedule A1)
The above legislation requires every local authority to carry out a review if the polling place or polling station is to be changed.
Maidstone council’s preliminary review of the polling place at St Michaels School in Douglas Road commenced on 5 May 2016. Due to the response a consultation period will begin on 22 August 2016 and various individuals and groups, including ward and county councillors, will be consulted on the current arrangements and any proposals for change. Comments by the (Acting) Returning Officer on the current arrangements will be available shortly after the start of the review on the council’s website and at the Maidstone Gateway.
Comments are invited from electors and other interested parties, including people or organisations with a particular interest or expertise in relation to access to premises or facilities for those with different forms of disability. Comments can be made on:
· any aspect of polling districts and/or polling places currently used;
· any representations made by the (Acting) Returning Officer; and/or
· polling station premises.
Further information is available at www.maidstone.gov.uk/residents/have-your-say/current- consultations
The consultation period runs from Monday 22 August 2016 until Friday 23 September 2016. Any representations, including any alternative arrangements, should be sent by post or email to the address below by 23 September 2016:-
Alison Broom
(Acting) Returning Officer C/O Electoral Services Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone House
King Street Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ