Polling Place Review

Overview

Local authorities are required to carry out regular reviews of their polling districts and polling places, in accordance with Section 18(c) of the Representation of the People Act 1983. The last review was completed in 2019.

The scope of this review does not cover UK Parliament or Scottish Parliament constituency or local government ward boundaries. These are set by the Boundary Commission for Scotland and not the Council.

This review will commence on 16th December 2024. Any comments on the Council’s current polling arrangements, along with suggestions for alternative arrangements, are welcomed from all interested parties. This includes any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability.

The timetable for the review is as follows:

• Monday 16th December 2024
  • Publication of Notice of Review
  • Publication of consultation documents detailing existing polling arrangements, draft proposals and Returning Officer’s comments published
  • Public consultation period opens
• 5pm on Friday 14th February 2025
  • Closing date for representations to be received
• 20th March 2025
  • Final proposals submitted to Fife Council
• By 31st March 2025
  • Publication of the outcome of the Review