[Stronsaylimpet] Review of polling districts/places 2024

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STRONSAY COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Chair: Shirley WhitemanVice Chair: Damian Stout

_REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES 2024_

The following has been received from the Corporate Director, Strategic, 
Performance and Business Solutions and if anyone has any comment or 
issue regarding the polling districts and polling places, please forward 
these to *electionoffice at orkney.gov.uk* 
<mailto:electionoffice at orkney.gov.uk>by _5pm on Monday 16 December 2024._

In accordance with Section 18C of the Representation of the People Act 
1983, as amended, Orkney Islands Council is undertaking a review of 
polling districts and polling places within the Orkney Islands Area of 
the Orkney and Shetland Parliamentary Constituency.

In order to assist us with the review I would like to take this 
opportunity to invite any comments from yourself with regards to the 
current arrangements in place for Polling Stations. I enclose herewith 
the list of current Polling Stations which was used at the UK 
parliamentary election earlier this year along with the comments for any 
proposed changes, a map of where the polling stations are situated and a 
questionnaire, all for your information. I have also attached a link 
here <https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/T8TIPQ/> for you to complete the 
questionnaire online if you prefer.

In respect of Kirkwall East and Kirkwall West the proposal is to change 
the polling station to the Pickaquoy Centre. In addition, although the 
North and South ferry-linked isles are predominantly postal voting, for 
those who wish to vote in person, e.g. electors residing in Hoy & Walls, 
Flotta and North Isles, it is proposed that the polling station is also 
the Pickaquoy Centre. Previously, the St Magnus Centre has been used 
however parking is limited at this venue, and space within the venue for 
the 7 polling stations has led to a crowded venue, particularly at busy 
times. In recent elections, the Pickaquoy Centre has been used on a 
temporary basis and provided a more spacious environment with ample 
parking. We would welcome views on the suitability of this venue.

I would also welcome any comments with regard to accessibility, ease of 
use etc.

Your assistance in this matter is very much appreciated.

  Sent for and on behalf of

Karen Greaves, Corporate Director, SPBS

  CMC

16 Nov. 2024
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