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The Committee considered a recent review of polling districts and polling places in the parliamentary constituencies of Morecambe and Lunesdale, and Lancaster and Fleetwood.

It was noted that all local authorities had to complete a review of polling districts and polling places between 1^st October 2013 and 31^st January 2015, and that Council had delegated the authority to publish the outcome of Lancaster City Council’s review to this Committee.  

In the course of debate, a member suggested that Heysham Library be assessed for suitability as a polling place for electors living on the coastal side of Heysham Road in Heysham Central ward, this being more convenient that Heysham Mossgate School on the other side of the road.

In addition, members discussed voting arrangements in the Bulk ward, and it was suggested that electors in Bulk A would benefit from an additional polling station, and that electors in parts of Bulk C could share the polling station at Lancaster Royal Grammar School with electors from the John O’Gaunt ward.  

Resolved:

(1)          That authority be granted to publish the outcome of the Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places on the Lancaster City Council website;

(2)          That officers be requested to raise the suggested amendments to arrangements in Heysham Central and Bulk wards with the Returning Officer.