Notice of review of polling districts and polling places

The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006

Under the Review of Polling District and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006, all local authorities are required to carry out a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places on a regular four-yearly cycle.

We will be publishing the existing polling district arrangements and polling place currently used for elections, and will be inviting representations and comments from any interested persons. Following any representations received, the proposals for the new scheme will also be published for comment.

Local political parties and Councillors will be consulted and views are invited from electors within the Borough of Woking as well as such persons as may have particular expertise in relation to access to premises or facilities for persons who have different forms of disability. Local community groups will also be consulted. The Returning Officer in Woking will also be commenting on the proposals. Comments are also welcomed regarding the polling stations currently used and/or any suggested alternatives.

Information about the current polling districts and places can be found on the Council's website at www.woking.gov.uk/wbc/election or from Electoral Services at the Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking. The proposals for the revised scheme, including details of representations received, will be available to view from 13 August.

The review will commence on the 13 July 2007 and end on 14 September 2007. The deadline for comments and representations are as follows:

Current Scheme

10 August 2007

Proposed Scheme

14 September 2007

Representations should be submitted to me and sent to Electoral Services, Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, GU21 6YL, 01483 743860 or email elections@woking.gov.uk.

The final proposals will be submitted to Council at its meeting on 18 October 2007.

Ray Morgan

Chief Executive

Woking Borough Council

Civic Offices

Gloucester Square

Woking GU21 6YL

13 July 2007