Have your say on where you go to vote

Residents in West Northamptonshire are invited to share their views on polling district and polling place arrangements as part of a newly launched public consultation.

The polling district and polling place review is the final stage of a process that began with the boundary review in 2022, followed by the Community Governance Review, and aims to ensure that local voting facilities are fully accessible, convenient, and tailored to meet community needs. The newly established ward boundaries will come into effect for the West Northamptonshire Council and Parish/Town Council Elections on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

Residents have until Sunday 5 January 2025, to provide feedback on the Council's proposed polling arrangements via the council's consultations hub.

Cllr Mike Hallam, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and HR at West Northamptonshire Council, said: "This review is the final piece of the puzzle that began with the boundary review in 2022. It's essential that our polling places are easy to access and suitably equipped, so every resident can participate with confidence. This allows us to build a system that supports every resident in casting their vote with ease, and we are committed to creating accessible and practical polling places that best serve our communities. I encourage all residents to take part and share their feedback on these arrangements."

The review, legally required every five years, seeks to improve accessibility and convenience for all electors. Details on the current and proposed arrangements, as well as the reasons for any changes, can be found in the official Notice of Review, available on via council's consultations hub.