SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL

Representation of the People Act 1983

POLLING DISTRICT AND POLLING PLACES REVIEW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 18c of the Representation of the People Act, as amended by Section 16 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006, the District Council is conducting a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places.

A list of existing polling stations is available to view at the Electoral Services Office (01803) 861419 or at www.southhams.gov.uk

Any person or organisation wishing to make a representation in respect of the arrangement of polling districts and polling places within the South Hams District Council boundary; or concerning the accessibility of polling stations, must write (wherever possible giving alternative suitable places that may be used as polling places) to:-

The Electoral Services Office, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE or email elections@southhams.gov.uk

The closing date for submissions is 5 September 2011.

The Returning Officer will make a comment on proposed polling stations and these will be published within 30 days of receipt. Further comments may be made at this stage.

The Council will decide on the final polling arrangements at its meeting in December.

Any submissions received will form part of the review process and will be published upon completion of the review.

Richard Sheard

Chief Executive Officer

South Hams District Council