Decision

The council has decided to approve recommendations for reviewing polling districts and locations in light of new warding arrangements.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations of the Governance and Business Committee were approved.

summary: The decision involves reviewing polling districts, polling places, and polling stations in light of new warding arrangements.

topline: The council has decided to approve recommendations for reviewing polling districts and locations in light of new warding arrangements.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes to polling locations which can impact voter accessibility and convenience.

affected_stakeholders: ["Voters", "Local residents", "Political parties"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://calderdale.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=342

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (A)      REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS, POLLING PLACES AND POLLING STATIONS - NEW WARDING ARRANGEMENTS                                                  It was moved by Councillor Rivron,                                                Seconded by Councillor Bellenger              that the recommendations of Governance and Business Committee contained in Minute Number 13, (part (a) only) be approved.             RESOLVED that the revisions and amendments as contained in Appendix 3 of the report be approved and the existing Polling Plan be amended to incorporate those amendments and revisions.

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025