Have your say on Buckinghamshire polling arrangements

Buckinghamshire Council has launched a consultation asking residents for feedback on polling districts and polling places across the county.

The council is required by law to review polling arrangements periodically. This will ensure polling places are convenient and accessible to voters for forthcoming polls, such as the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley on 2 May 2024 and the next UK Parliamentary election, when that is called.

Most polling districts, polling places and polling stations will remain unchanged. However, some changes are required due to venue availability or new boundaries arising from recent reviews.

Residents are encouraged to share feedback by 11:59pm on 4 December 2023 on the following:

• Accessibility of current polling places
• Suitability of venues used as polling places
• Proposed polling districts

"We want to make the voting process as easy and accessible as possible for all our residents," said Nick Graham, Buckinghamshire Council’s Returning Officer. "This review will ensure our polling places across Buckinghamshire allow electors to cast their ballot safely and conveniently. We encourage local residents to provide general comments as well as any on specific buildings or areas. Please provide suggestions for alternative polling places and reasons for alternative proposals when commenting on polling arrangements in specific areas."

Comments can be submitted via an online survey, email, post, or printed paper survey. Full details are available at: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/polling-review

The revised polling arrangements will be published on 1 February 2024. This allows time for any changes to be made before the next scheduled elections in the county – including the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley on 2 May 2024.