Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive

The report seeks the Area Committee’s views on polling arrangements within the area for the May 2016 local elections.

The views of the Area Committee are sought on the proposed amendment to the Council’s polling arrangements and any comments will be considered and a recommendation submitted to the Council Meeting on 28 January 2016.

Officer Contact: Steve Callender on 0161 474 3184 or email: steve.callender@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) detailing proposals for the revision of some of the polling arrangements within the Brinnington and Central ward for the May 2016 local elections.

 The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A Member expressed his opposition to the proposed change of polling place from the Millbrook Centre for Polling District RF in the Brinnington and Central ward to St. Thomas’ Church, Holt Street, and expressed the view that using the community space at Ratcliffe Towers, Ratcliffe Street should be investigated if the Millbrook Centre was unavailable.

RESOLVED – That the Deputy Chief Executive be recommended to give consideration to the comments of the Area Committee in submitting proposals for the revision of polling arrangements within the area represented by the Area Committee for approval by the Council Meeting.