Polling district and polling place review 2023

Polling district and polling place review 2023

We reviewed all polling districts, places and polling stations used across North Northamptonshire covering our Parliamentary constituencies in 2023 so that:

• there are reasonable facilities for everyone to vote
• these facilities are accessible for disabled people
• when we consider or review a polling place, the accessibility needs for disabled people are taken into account

Review

Any elector in a constituency situated in whole or in part of our area was able have a say and give suggestions of alternative polling places.

We sought views from people who have expertise or knowledge about disabled people accessing premises or facilities - including community groups, councillors, parish councils, current polling station booking agents, former polling station staff and groups representing disabled people within the area.

Our (Acting) Returning Officer provided information to the review - including the location of existing and proposed polling stations.

We consulted with the (Acting) Returning Officer for West Northamptonshire Council for the area of the Daventry constituency, which falls within North Northamptonshire.

On completion, we give reasons for decisions in the review and publish other required information.

Terminology

• A polling district is the geographical area created by the sub-division of a parliamentary constituency or ward into smaller areas
• A polling place is the building or area in which a polling station is located
• A polling station is the room or area within the polling place where voting takes place

More information

Information and guidance on polling place reviews is provided by the Electoral Commission, including how to appeal a review.

Last updated 14 August 2024