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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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C |
Ward: Bearsted Parish: Bearsted |
King George V Memorial Hall, Manor Rise Bearsted, Maidstone Kent ME14 4DB |
1793 |
Ward Councillor(s): Adequate for the residents of Bearsted. Cllr Springett. No problems reported except a few minor grumbles that the Plantation Polling Place was convenient for those who live in Plantation Lane. Cllr Ash. County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Alternative Location: Reinstallation of mobile at the Plantation Returning Officers comments: Change took effect May 2011and there was a 39% turnout in the election and no complaints were received at that time. Recommendation: No change |
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CA |
Ward: Bearsted Parish: Bearsted |
Madginford Hall, Egremont Road Bearsted, Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH |
3686 |
Ward Councillor(s): Adequate for the residents of Bearsted. Cllr Springett. No problems reported except a few minor grumbles that the Plantation Polling Place was convenient for those who live in Plantation Lane. Cllr Ash. County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Elector: Reinstallation of mobile at the Plantation due to distance to travel to new location. Paul Young Alternative Location: Reinstallation of mobile at the Plantation or use of Roseacre School Returning Officers comments: Change took effect May 2011 with a 39% turnout and no complaints. Objection received from Roseacre School. Recommendation: No change |
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CC |
Ward: Bearsted Parish: Bearsted |
Women’s Institute, The Street, Bearsted Maidstone, Kent ME14 4EX |
1237 |
Ward Councillor(s): Adequate for the residents of Bearsted. Cllr Springett. No problems. Cllr Ash. County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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D |
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Parish: Boughton Monchelsea South |
Boughton Monchelsea Village Hall, Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea Maidstone, Kent ME17 4HN |
1322 |
County Councillor: No comment. Cllr Hotson Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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DA |
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Parish: Chart Sutton |
Chart Sutton Village Hall, Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3RH |
690 |
County Councillor: No comment. Cllr Hotson Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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E |
Ward: Boxley Parish: Boxley South |
Boxley Church Hall The Street, Boxley Maidstone, Kent ME14 3DX |
174 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: Consideration has been given to moving the location of this station to both Tyland Barn and Grove Green but in both instances the travel distance of miles and minutes travel time is too long particularly as there are only 17 postal voters. Recommendation: No change
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EA |
Ward: Boxley Parish: Boxley South |
Tyland Barn, Sandling Maidstone, Kent ME14 3BD |
655 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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EB |
Ward: Boxley Parish: Boxley South |
Grove Green Community Hall Penhurst Close (adjacent to Tesco) Maidstone, Kent ME14 5BT |
2505 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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EBX |
Ward: Boxley
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Grove Green Community Hall Penhurst Close (adjacent to Tesco) Maidstone, Kent ME14 5BT |
34 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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EC |
Ward: Boxley Parish: Boxley North |
Beechen Hall, Wildfell Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 9RU |
2865 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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ED |
Ward: Bredhurst Parish: Bredhurst |
Bredhurst Village Hall Bredhurst Gillingham, Kent ME7 3JZ |
331 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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H |
Ward: Detling and Thurnham Parish: Detling |
Detling Village Hall Pilgrims Way Detling, Maidstone Kent ME14 3EY |
613 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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HA |
Ward: Detling and Thurnham Parish: Thurnham |
Detling Village Hall Pilgrims Way Detling, Maidstone Kent ME14 3EY |
77 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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HB |
Ward: Detling and Thurnham Parish: Boxley South East |
Weavering Village Hall, Weavering Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 5JR |
787 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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HBX |
Ward: Detling and Thurnham
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Weavering Village Hall Weavering Village Hall, Weavering Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 5JR |
80 |
County Councillor: Happy to support the status quo. Cllr Carter Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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HC |
Ward: Detling and Thurnham Parish: Thurnham |
Women’s Institute, The Street, Bearsted Maidstone, Kent ME14 4EX |
837 |
Returning Officers comments: Current polling station is not in the ward with limited parking and two Wards voting in the same place which is not an ideal situation. The polling station is also not close to the majority of electors. It is suggested that 744 electors south of the motorway be transferred to Weavering Village Hall (Though it is accepted that this polling station which is closer for the majority of electors is further away for a significant minority) and the 93 electors north of the motorway be transferred to Detling Village Hall. Recommendation: Split the polling district HC as detailed above and no longer use Women’s Institute as a polling station for Thurnham Ward.
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
I |
Ward: Downswood and Otham Parish: Downswood |
Downswood Community Centre, Chiltern Close, Off Derringwood Drive, Downswood, Kent ME15 8XG |
1759 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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Ward: Downswood and Otham Parish: Otham |
Otham Village Hall Otham Street Otham, Maidstone Kent ME15 8RN |
314 |
Parish Council: Recommend that this polling station remains on the list. Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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Ward: Downswood and Otham Parish: Otham |
Reculver Walk Day Centre, Reculver Walk, Maidstone, Kent |
65 |
Returning Officers comments: This polling station is outside the ward for the 65 voters in this area and is situated in Shepway South ward. Most residents are far closer to this station than Otham Village Hall the nearest station within the ward. The reasons these voters were allocated to this station is still valid and no change is suggested. However, there is an element of doubt to the future of this polling station but currently I am not aware of any proposals to close this day centre. Investigations have shown the only alternatives would be the (1) Senacre Community Centre which was reopened Sept 2011 and is run by KCC; whilst this location is within the ward it has not worked previously as a polling station because of controlled access.(2) Senacre Primary School which is not within the ward. Use of a school can cause significant disruption including possibly closing for the day. The preference is not to close a school for a day. (3) Otham Village Hall which is some distance away. If the existing polling station is closed a further review can take place to determine the appropriate location. Recommendation: No change unless the Day Centre is not available when a further review would be held. |
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
L |
Ward: Harrietsham and Lenham Parish: Harrietsham |
Harrietsham Village Hall Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1AP |
1669 |
Parish Council: Pleased with the current arrangements for Polling in the village. Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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Ward: Harrietsham and Lenham Parish: Lenham North |
Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone Kent ME17 2QT |
1973 |
Parish Council: Plenty of car parking Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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LB |
Ward: Harrietsham and Lenham Parish: Lenham North |
The Harrow Inn, Warren Street, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent ME17 2ED |
97 |
Presiding Officer(s): Poor lighting in polling booths Returning Officers comments: In the past there has been as issue of poor disabled access, limited parking, and changeable ownership. An option could be that 97 electors are transferred to Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way. However a site visit has established that the facilities The Harrow Inn have improved. The facilities meet the requirements to be continued to be used as a Polling Station. Though it is suggested that some additional lighting is provided. Recommendation: No change
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LC |
Ward: Harrietsham and Lenham Parish: Lenham South |
Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone Kent ME17 2QT |
716 |
Parish Council: Plenty of car parking Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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M |
Ward: Headcorn Parish: Boughton Malherbe |
Grafty Green Village Hall, Church Road, Grafty Green, Maidstone Kent ME17 2BA |
370 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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MA |
Ward: Headcorn Parish: East Sutton |
Filmer Hall, East Sutton Maidstone, Kent ME17 3DH |
207 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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MB |
Ward: Headcorn Parish: Headcorn
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Hawkenbury Public House. Hawkenbury Road, Hawkenbury, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 0DZ |
130 |
Returning Officers comments: The total electorate using this venue is only 193. The building is used by two Wards which could lead to voting complications. The council has a policy of not using mobiles as they are not cost effective as illustrated by the figures below. Additionally the public house has a history of closing at short notice. However the problem of moving to Headcorn Village Hall means that the electors will have further to travel to vote and local members have previously supported no change. Therefore it is suggested the arrangements remain the same but if the Public House becomes not available for use that the electorate be transferred to vote at Headcorn Village Hall. Cost of mobile & ramp £2000 cost per electorate £10.58 Hire of public house cost per electorate £3.17 Sutton Valence V Hall cost per electorate 32p Headcorn Village Hall cost per electorate 12p Recommendation: No change but if the public house becomes unavailable, electors are transferred to Headcorn Village Hall. |
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MC |
Ward: Headcorn Parish: Headcorn |
Headcorn Village Hall Church Walk, Headcorn Ashford, Kent TN27 9NR
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2558 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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MD |
Ward: Headcorn Parish: Ulcombe |
Ulcombe Village Hall Headcorn Road, Ulcombe, Maidstone Kent ME17 1HD |
681 |
Parish Council: The current facilities serve the residents of the parish of Ulcombe well. Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
P |
Ward: Leeds Parish: Broomfield and Kingswood |
Broomfield and Kingswood Village Hall Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood, Maidstone Kent ME17 3PX |
1313 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PA |
Ward: Leeds Parish: Leeds |
The Church Tower, St Nicholas Church, Leeds Maidstone, Kent |
589 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
T |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Bicknor |
Hucking Parish Church Hucking, Maidstone, Kent |
64 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: The current venue does not have its own toilet and kitchen facilities. The cost to hire the hall is £140.It is felt that as the facilities at the church are basic and that access to Hollingbourne is straight forward. Only 8 minutes to travel the 41/2 miles to Hollingbourne. Recommendation: The electors of Bicknor be transferred to vote at the Cardwell Pavilion, Hollingbourne.
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TA |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Frinsted |
Frinsted Village Hall Frinsted Sittingbourne, Kent |
105 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: The cost of voting at Frinsted Village Hall is £4.63 per elector serving an electorate of only 105. It is felt that with the close proximity of Wormshill Village Hall the voters at Frinsted could vote there. It is felt that the option of voting at Wormshill is preferred because there are more electors that vote there currently at a cost of £2.42 per elector. That cost would reduce to £1.52 with this proposed transfer. Recommendation: That the electors of Frinsted transfer to vote at Wormshill Village Hall. |
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TB |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Hollingbourne |
The Cardwell Pavilion, Greenway Court Road Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1QQ |
755 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Parish Council: The Cardwell Pavilion remains a reasonably central and accessible provision as a Polling Station, with access for those who are wheelchair users and moderate parking provision. Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change |
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TC |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Hucking |
Hucking Parish Church Hucking, Maidstone, Kent |
60 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: The current venue does not have its own toilet and kitchen facilities. The cost to hire the hall is £140.It is felt that as the facilities at the church are basic and that access to Hollingbourne is straight forward. Only 8 minutes to travel the 4 1/2 miles to Hollingbourne. Recommendation: The electors of Hucking be transferred to vote at the Cardwell Pavilion, Hollingbourne. |
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Ward: North Downs Parish: Otterden |
The Harrow Inn, Warren Street, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent ME17 2ED |
131 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: In the past there has been as issue of poor disabled access, limited parking, and changeable ownership. An option could be that 97 electors are transferred to Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way. However a site visit has established that the facilities The Harrow Inn have improved. The facilities meet the requirements to be continued to be used as a Polling Station. Though it is suggested that some additional lighting is provided. Recommendation: No change |
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TE |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Stockbury |
Stockbury Memorial Hall Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7UD |
560 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change |
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Ward: North Downs Parish: Wichling |
St Margarets Church, Wichling, Sittingbourne Kent |
107 |
Booking Secretary: It is fair to say that the continued active use of this building is currently under review although I cannot say how long this process will take. Rev Lillicrap Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Returning Officers comments: This polling station has no electricity, outside lighting, toilet, kitchen or parking facilities with its remoteness it would also not be suitable for a November election which will be held end of next year. Additionally, in these circumstances including its future, it is suggested that the electors are transferred to Frinsted Village Hall. This option has been chosen instead of The Harrow Inn because The Harrow Inn is in a different constituency under the proposed new boundary. In terms of distance there is hardly any difference in terms of travel between stations. The cost to hire hall is £315 including a portable toilet. Recommendation: In these circumstances it is suggested the electors are transferred to the Frinsted Village Hall. |
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TG |
Ward: North Downs Parish: Wormshill |
Wormshill Village Hall Wormshill, Sittingbourne, Kent
£120 |
178 |
Ward Councillor(s): Happy with current arrangements for Polling Stations .Cllr Parvin Parish Meeting: Present arrangements for constituents in Wormshill Parish are generally considered convenient and appropriate. Returning Officers comments: See Frinsted Village Hall. Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
UA |
Ward: Parkwood |
Christchurch Hall Wallis Avenue Parkwood Maidstone, Kent ME15 9JJ |
1943 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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UB |
Ward: Parkwood |
Heather House Bicknor Road Parkwood Maidstone, Kent ME15 9PS |
1313 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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Ward: Parkwood Parish: Boughton Monchelsea North |
Christchurch Hall Wallis Avenue Parkwood Maidstone, Kent ME15 9JJ |
1031 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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V |
Ward: Shepway North |
The Red Cross Centre School Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME15 8DY |
1214 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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VA |
Ward: Shepway North |
Shepway Youth & Community Centre Cumberland Avenue Shepway, Maidstone Kent ME15 7JN |
2061 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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VC |
Ward: Shepway North |
Grace Community Church, Grove Road Mangravet, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9AR |
1082 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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VB |
Ward: Shepway North |
Park Way C P School Park Way, Maidstone Kent ME15 7AH |
2280 |
Elector: Additional sign posting put up around and within the area of the polling station. Mr D Jones Alternative Location: Returning Officers comments: No change. Ensure additional signage at this venue Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
W |
Ward: Shepway South |
Reculver Walk Day Centre, Reculver Walk, Maidstone, Kent |
1936 |
Returning Officers comments: There is an element of doubt to the future of this polling station but currently I am not aware of any proposals to close this day centre. Investigations have shown the only alternatives would be the (1) Senacre Community Centre which was reopened Sept 2011 and it is run by KCC; whilst this location is within the ward it has previously not worked as a polling station because of controlled access. (2) Senacre Primary School which is within the ward. Use of a school can cause significant disruption including possibly closing for the day. The preference is not to close a school for a day. (3) St Martins Church Hall, Northumberland Road would be significant distrance for the electors to travel. If the existing polling station is closed a further review can take place to determine the appropriate location. Recommendation: No change unless the Day Centre is not available when a further review would be held.
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WA |
Ward: Shepway South |
St Martins Church Hall Northumberland Road Maidstone, Kent ME15 7LP |
2531 |
Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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PD Letters |
Borough Ward & Parish (Parish Ward) |
Polling Station |
Electorate |
Comments e.g.: access/location |
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Z |
Ward: Sutton Valence and Langley Parish: Langley |
Langley Village Hall Horseshoes Lane Langley, Maidstone Kent ME17 3YJ |
981 |
County Councillor: No comment. Cllr Hotson Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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ZA |
Ward: Sutton Valence and Langley Parish: Sutton Valence |
Sutton Valence Village Hall, Memorial Playing Fields, Maidstone Road, Sutton Valence, Kent ME17 3LR |
1064 |
County Councillor: No comment. Cllr Hotson Returning Officers comments: No change Recommendation: No change
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ZB |
Ward: Sutton Valence and Langley Parish: Sutton Valence |
Hawkenbury Public House, Hawkenbury Road, Hawkenbury, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0DZ |
63 |
County Councillor: No comment. Cllr Hotson Returning Officers comments: Changes proposed last time received objection. The electorate using this venue is low. The building is used by two Wards which could lead to voting complications. The council has a policy of not using mobiles as they are not cost effective. The public house has a history of closing at short notice. Therefore the arrangements remain the same but voters will be transferred to the polling stations within the remainder of their Ward should the Public House not be available for use. Cost of mobile & ramp £2000 cost per voter £10.58 Hire of public house cost per voter £3.17 Sutton Valence V Hall cost per voter 32p Headcorn Village Hall cost per voter 12p Recommendation: No change but if the public house becomes unavailable, electors are transferred to Sutton Valence Village Hall.
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