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Review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations 2019

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Shropshire Council is conducting a review of polling districts and polling places in accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended by the Electoral Administration Act 2006).

The Returning Officer for Shropshire Council will make comments on existing arrangements and suggested amendments.

A polling station

Polling station

In addition, representations are invited from other relevant sources such as the electors within the Ludlow, North Shropshire and Shrewsbury and Atcham Parliamentary constituencies, councillors, local political parties and organisations that have expertise in relation to access to premises for people with different forms of disability. People or bodies making representations about specific polling station venues should give alternative places that may be used as polling places.

This consultation period is due to conclude on 12 August 2019, and comments are invited before the deadline closes. Further information can be found on our website, please click here.