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Review details

Somerset Council is required to complete a review of all polling districts and polling places within its administrative boundary at least once every five years. This does not prevent changes from being made before the next periodical review.

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The initial consultation period is until 12 November 2024.

Definitions

Polling district

The polling district is the geographical area created by dividing an electoral area. All wards within the Somerset Council are divided into polling districts, which form the basis upon which the register of electors is produced. Parish boundaries define most polling districts, but there are exceptions. Unless there are special circumstances, each parish must be in a separate polling district.

Polling place

This is the designated area for a polling district where a polling station is located.

Polling station

A polling station is the actual area where the process of voting takes. For example, a room in a community centre or a school.

Aim of the review

The purpose of the review is to make sure:

  • electors have reasonable facilities for voting, which are practicable in the circumstances
  • as far as is reasonable and practicable, the polling places are accessible to all electors and must consider the accessibility needs of those who are disabled

The review will not consider parish, ward boundaries, divisions or parliamentary constituencies.

Providing feedback

We are looking for thoughts and views about the current arrangements as shown in the current schedule of polling districts.

This document shows each polling district and includes information such as:

  • polling district
  • currently designated polling place
  • electorate
  • parliamentary constituency

It also shows the Acting Returning Officer’s proposals and comments. These should be considered when making any response to the review. Any comments on what, if any, changes should be made are welcome.

How to respond

Please respond to the initial consultation period by 12 November 2024.

Comments and representations can be made by:

Privacy and data protection

The information you provide in your response will be used to identify if facilities in the polling stations are fit for purpose and reasonably accessible to the voters allocated to it. This will help the Council make decisions when considering the designation of a polling station.

Any information you may include and the personal data you provide, such as your email or home address, will be kept private and confidential and will not be shared. It will only be used as part of this review.

Any report published will have all personal data removed or anonymised.

Find out more about our privacy policy.

Still need help?

Visit our Electoral Services page for more information on our services.

Last updated: October 3, 2024

Next review due: April 3, 2025

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