We reviewed the places where people can vote, and asked residents to comment on new proposals as well as on existing stations.
Like all towns and cities, York is divided into polling districts in which local residents can vote in person. After Parliamentary constituency boundary changes were made in York this summer, some changes are being proposed for certain districts and polling stations.
We asked residents for their thoughts on these proposals, and for suggestions to improve any existing polling district boundaries and polling stations.
Views were particularly welcomed from disabled people in terms of access to polling stations, support available and additional support needed.
The aim of the review was to ensure that:
- electors have reasonable and practical facilities for voting
- polling places are accessible to all electors, as far as is reasonable and practical
Polling review definitions
- Polling District: The area created by dividing up an electoral area. All our wards are divided into polling districts, which form the basis upon which the register of electors is produced
- Polling Place: The designated area for a polling district in which a polling station is located
- Polling Station: The specific location where the voting takes place, for example, a room within a school or community building
This consultation closed on Friday 31 January 2025.
We'll now report any representations and recommendations to the Audit and Governance Committee on Monday 17 March 2025.
Review timetable
- Notice of review - Commencement - Thursday 5 December 2024
- Consultation period - Thursday 5 December 2024 to Friday 31 January 2025
- Audit and Governance Committee - Report of Representations and Recommendations - Monday 17 March 2025
- Full Council - Thursday 27 March 2025
- Publication of Register of Electors - Tuesday 1 April 2025
Further information
- Notice of Polling Districts and Polling Places Review - December 2024
- Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006
- Electoral and Administration Act 2013
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