Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations Reviews

The last review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations concluded on 5 December 2023. You can view the final recommendations below.

The next scheduled review is due to commence 1 October 2028.

Why is a review needed?

The Representation of the People Act 1983, The Electoral Administration Act 2006 and the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 require Blaby District Council to conduct a review of its polling places and polling districts every five years. This is to ensure that polling places remain suitable for voters and that polling district boundaries remain fit for purpose.

The review process

We must comply with certain requirements when conducting a review:

• We must seek to ensure that all electors have reasonable facilities for voting
• Whenever reasonable and practical, every polling place should be accessible to electors with disabilities
• A polling place must be designated for each polling district, unless the location does not materially affect the convenience of the electors
• The polling place should be an area in the district, unless there are special circumstances
• The Returning Officer must comment on the existing and proposed arrangements and allocate electors to polling stations

A review does not consider changes to district, Parliamentary constituency or ward boundaries.