Bradford Council holds review on polling station suitability

The suitability of buildings, including disabled access, and possible alternative sites are being looked at as part of the district-wide assessment.

Under electoral law, local authorities are required to carry out a polling review every four years. Bradford Council also carries out its own internal review of polling stations every year and the information from that will help to form part of this statutory review.

Susan Saunders, Bradford Council’s Electoral Services Manager, said: “This is a very worthwhile exercise as local residents know their neighbourhoods best.

“Over time new developments are built and areas change so we need to check the suitability of the existing arrangements.”

“For example, there may be a community facility built recently that would be a better choice than an existing polling station.”

Any representations should be made in writing no later than Monday, 5th August 2019, to Electoral Services, City Hall, Bradford BD1 1HY or by e-mail to electoralservices@bradford.gov.uk

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Any responses will be made available at the Electoral Services office for anyone who wishes to view them. The results of the review will be published at the end of November.