- In accordance with the requirements of section 18C of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended by section 17 of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013). Notice is hereby given that Norwich City Council is about to conduct a review of polling districts and polling places.
- Information about the review process and details of the existing polling districts and polling places together with the (Acting) Returning Officer’s comments will be available for inspection on the council’s website at www.norwich.gov.uk/pollingreview or you can request a copy from the elections team by emailing elections@norwich.gov.uk
- Representations from local residents, community groups, organisations and any other locally interested parties are invited to make comments in writing. Any comments should include, where appropriate, alternative venue suggestions that may be used as polling places.
- Comments and representations should be submitted in writing to Elections, Room 401, City Hall, Norwich, NR2 1NH or by email to elections@norwich.gov.uk
- Timetable:
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2 October 2023 | Publish notice of review and start of the consultation on existing arrangements. |
| 16 October 2023 | First meeting of the Polling District Review Working Party Group. |
| 17 October – 16 November 2023 | Publication of Acting Returning Officer's (ARO's) proposals and start of public consultation. |
| Week commencing 27 November 2023 (TBC) | Polling District Review Working Party Group to agree on ARO's proposals and amend where required. |
| 4 December 2023 – 2 January 2024 | Consultation on (revised) ARO's proposals as agreed by the Polling District Review Working Party Group. |
| Week commencing 8 January 2024 (TBC) | Polling District Review Working Party Group to agree polling district review to recommend changes to council. |
| 30 January 2024 | Full meeting of council to agree changes. |
| 2 May 2024 | New polling districts and agreed polling places and stations in force. |
Review commencement date: 2 October 2023
Louise Rawsthorne
(Acting) Returning Officer
