Review of polling districts and polling places

Argyll and Bute Council is running a formal review of its polling places and polling districts.

All local authorities are required by law to carry out these reviews before January 2025.

The review will gather views on the suitability of polling districts (geographical sub-divided areas within the overall constituency).

It will also seek feedback on the venues and rooms used as polling places.

The results of the review will help to ensure that all voters in Argyll and Bute have reasonable facilities for voting, as far as possible and practical.

Accessibility of polling places, especially for those who have particular needs, is also an important consideration.

Various draft proposals for polling districts and polling places across Argyll and Bute are listed online at Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2023-2025 | Argyll and Bute Council (argyll-bute.gov.uk) and the relevant documents can also be viewed at local customer service points.

This includes changes to previous arrangements, so it is important to look at what is being proposed.

Any individual proposals for a local area are listed on the web page above, along with a full list of current arrangements and the suggested changes.

The consultation runs until October 30.Share views by emailing elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk or writing to The Election Office, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RT.

Argyll and Bute Council will consider a report on the consultation at its November meeting and any changes that are agreed will be published from December 1 2023.