The Representation of the People Act places a duty on the Council to divide the District into polling districts and to designate polling places for each district.  The Council also has a duty to keep those arrangements under review.

The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (EAA 2006) introduced a duty on all local authorities in Great Britain to review their UK Parliamentary polling districts and polling places at least once every four years.  The first such review had to be completed by the end of 2007.

The Council must conduct a review of the polling district, polling places and polling stations for the South East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency that fall within the boundaries of the District of East Cambridgeshire.

Anyone intending to make comments is strongly urged to read the introductory comments to the Returning Officer’s proposals.  The Returning Officer has found that, by and large, the boundaries of our polling districts are co-terminous with the existing District and parish ward boundaries.  Therefore, the Returning Officer, who considers that change for change’s sake should be avoided in the review because it proves disruptive to the electors and their convenience, has recommended few changes.

That said, comments are still welcomed, and an early notification where major alterations are proposed will be appreciated, because it will enable the Electoral Services Officer to enter into further and more detailed consultation where required.

Comments that support the Returning Officer’s proposals are also welcomed because they will provide a balance of opinions.

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