Chance To Comment On Review Of Highland Polling Districts And Places
2nd October 2023
The Returning Officer, The Highland Council's CEX Derek Brown, said: "It is important that our polling places are in appropriate locations and can cater for everyone, especially those with particular needs.
"We want to hear any concerns people may have and particularly want the views of those with an interest in accessibility.".
"This is an opportunity for you to have your say on the location and suitability of your polling place and ask people to have a look at the proposals and take part in this consultation to ensure we have the most appropriate polling places in place for next elections."
An Online map illustrating the Polling District and Places changes and details of the proposed polling districts and polling places is available on the Council's website - HERE
The consultation starts today, Monday 2 October 2023 and runs until Tuesday 14 November 2023.
Representations should be made in writing online via https://forms.office.com/e/kcwJE1rvKk, or by email or by post to the address below. Please get in contact 01349 886657 if you require the information in an accessible form.
Online: https://forms.office.com/e/kcwJE1rvKk
Email: election@highland.gov.uk
Address: The Elections Office
The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
All representations will be open to public inspection and will also be published on the Council's website.
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