Worcester City Council is reviewing the locations that are used as polling stations - and wants your feedback on proposed changes.
Last month we asked you to complete a quick survey about the current polling locations used during elections in Worcester and the facilities available at polling stations.
The Council’s Acting Returning Officer has considered the feedback, made comments on the existing arrangements and proposed some changes.
A second stage of the consultation will now run for four weeks, giving people a chance to comment on these changes.
The proposals include a change to polling locations within the Arboretum, Cathedral, Nunnery and Fort Royal wards.
There are also recommendations to change some voting boundaries.
To see any proposals for your voting district and to make a comment visit www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit
You have until 21 October to make any comments.
Sian Stroud, Acting Returning Officer for the Worcester constituency said: “We want to make sure that everyone in Worcester who is eligible to vote can exercise their democratic right in a place that is accessible for them.
“After each election we listen to your feedback, make tweaks to voting arrangements and resolve any problems which might deter voters from visiting their designated polling station.
“Thank you for letting us know your views on the location of polling stations and the experience of voting.
“Please take a look at what is proposed changes for your polling place.
“You now have an opportunity to comment on any proposed changes before they are implemented, ahead of the next election in Worcester.
“We would particularly like to hear from disabled residents and people with expertise in access for people with any type of disability, to make sure our polling stations are open to everybody.
“You can do this by visiting www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit, or collect a printed copy of the consultation from the Guildhall.
“Remember to state which polling district, polling place and polling station you are making comments about when completing feedback.”
The review results will be considered at a Council committee meeting later in the year.
To take part in the survey, go to www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit. Printed copies of the consultation are available at the Guildhall or by calling 01905 722233.
