Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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

The Area Committee are requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Callender on Tel: 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) seeking the Area Committee’s views on polling arrangements within the Area Committee area for the May 2016 local elections.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed with regard to the use of Rosehill Primary School if the school were to remain open on polling day. Added to which public parking at the school would be problematic if the school remained open.

·         Councillors suggested that at alternative option of the Railway Pub be explored.

·         It was further suggested that the use of the Marple Tavern be explored or alternatively putting a mobile polling station the car park on the pub car park.

RESOLVED – That the comments of the Area Committee be referred to the Deputy Chief Executive for consideration.