Review of polling stations begins in North Tyneside

Residents are being encouraged to put forward their views on ways to improve electoral polling stations in North Tyneside.

North Tyneside Council is to carry out a review of its polling districts and polling places. 

It will look at the suitability of polling stations and how they meet the needs of the electorate.

The five-yearly review is a statutory requirement and must take place between 1 October 2018 and 31 January 2020.

During the review, details of the existing arrangements and the proposals put forward by the Acting Returning Officer will be made available at North Tyneside Council’s HQ and on the council’s website, here: Review of Polling Stations.

The formal consultation period runs from this week until 7 December 2018.

All North Tyneside residents may make representations or comment on the proposals. 

Comments are particularly welcomed from any person or body with expertise in access for people with disabilities.  Anyone making representations should, if possible, give alternative places that may be used as polling places.

If you wish to comment on the draft proposals or suggest any alternatives please contact the Electoral Services team, as below:

Address: Electoral Services, North Tyneside Council, Quadrant East, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY

Telephone: (0191) 643 5312

Email: elections@northtyneside.gov.uk