Agenda item

Members noted that a screening assessment had been undertaken to assist the Council in discharging its Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010. After completing the Screening Assessment it was determined that the policy did not require a full Equalities Impact Assessment. Officers explained to Cabinet Members that while it was necessary to complete a comprehensive statutory review every five years, all Polling districts, places and stations are reviewed as a matter of course after each electoral event.

Decisions:

That:-

1.         there be no changes to any of the Polling Districts within the County Borough;

2.         the proposed changes in locations of Polling Stations, as detailed within the circulated report, be approved.

Reason for Decisions:

To provide for the effective management of the electoral process within the County Borough.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation.