Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2023

Closed 12 Feb 2024

Opened 20 Nov 2023

Contact

Democratic Services

01835 825005

elections@scotborders.gov.uk

Overview

In line with the requirements of Section 18C of the Representation of the People Act 1983, Scottish Borders Council is undertaking a review of polling districts and polling places for use in parliamentary and local elections.

 The aim of the Review is to ensure:

 (1)     all electors in the Scottish Borders have as reasonable facilities for voting as are possible in the circumstances; and

 (2)     so far as is reasonable and possible every polling place which the Council is responsible for is accessible to electors who are disabled.

Why your views matter

The Council would like to hear from electors on these issues, in particular your comments on the suitability of current polling stations and suggestions for possible alternatives would be appreciated.  The Council would also welcome comments from anyone, or group, with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability.   

Links to details of existing polling stations, polling districts and maps of polling districts are included in this consultation.

It is proposed that the review be completed to allow any amendments to be made in advance of the next General Election.

Comments received will be published on the Council's Consultation Hub.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Carers
  • Children and Young People
  • Civil and public servants
  • Councillors
  • Elected Members
  • Employees
  • Homeless people
  • Jobseekers
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender people (LGBT)
  • Low income households
  • Men
  • Minority Ethnic groups
  • Older people
  • Parents/carers
  • People with disabilities
  • People with long term conditions
  • Professionals
  • Residents
  • Road users
  • Students
  • Teaching/education staff
  • Visitors
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Amenity groups
  • Architects/designers
  • Built heritage groups
  • Businesses
  • Developers/investors
  • Development planning key agencies
  • Education institutions
  • External councils
  • Housing associations
  • Landowners
  • Licence holders
  • Planning consultants
  • Professional bodies
  • Scottish Government departments
  • Services/Utilities
  • Taxi Licence holders
  • Transport groups
  • Catering businesses
  • Community councils
  • Community group
  • Sports group
  • Third Sector
  • Voluntary Sector
  • All staff

Interests

  • Local Government