Perfect Polling Places? Have Your Say

South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils are holding a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places and they want to know your thoughts.

Every five years, the Councils have to hold a full review of the polling districts and polling places in their area.

The South Hams and West Devon initial consultation is now open and will close on Friday 20 September.

So, how can you help?  As part of the review the Returning Officer, who makes sure that the election is administered effectively, will also look at polling stations and would like to know what you think about your polling station.  The categories for comment include boundaries, transport, location, size and suitability.  Are you happy with your polling station? Is it easy to travel there using public transport?  How easy is it to park your car?  Are there steep hills or obstacles which might make it difficult to access.  Is there plenty of space for voters to be comfortable when voting? 

The Councils would like to hear positive and negative opinions to give a clear view of residents’ thoughts on the polling stations.

South Hams District Council’s Leader, Cllr Judy Pearce, said: “It’s important that polling stations are fit for purpose and fully accessible.  We always do our best to make sure they are, but to hear from the residents who use them and get the voters’ perspective is crucial.”

West Devon Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Neil Jory, said: “I encourage those who use our polling stations to let us know what they think of them.  Are they in a good location and easy to use? Feedback, whether good or bad, really helps the Council to ensure that we have the best possible venues."

Have your say here: 

South Hams - www.engagement.southhams.gov.uk/pollingstationreview

West Devon - www.engagement.westdevon.gov.uk/pollingstationreview