- 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:
Timetable
| Activity | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Publish notice of review. | Elections team | 16 October 2024 |
| First meeting of the Polling District Review Working Party (via Teams). | Working group/ Elections team | w/c 21 October 2024 |
| Publication of Acting Returning Officer's (ARO's) proposals and start of public consultation. | Elections team | 22 October to 5 December 2024 |
| Publication of responses to ARO proposals and initial consultation public responses. | Elections team | 6 December 2024 |
| Polling District Review Working Party to agree on ARO's proposals and amend where required. Recommendations to council to be agreed. | Working group/ Elections team/ARO | w/c 9 December 2024 |
| Full meeting of council to agree changes. | Council | 21 January 2025 |
| Register of Electors to be published with the new polling districts and agreed polling places and stations. | Elections team | 1 February 2025 |
Review commencement date: 16 October 2024
Louise Rawsthorne
(Acting) Returning Officer
