Why we need a review
Every five years we're required to review our UK Parliamentary polling districts and polling places.
The are two aims to the review. The first is to assess the suitability of the current polling station configuration. The second is to make sure voters have reasonable facilities.
We have to take the following into consideration:
- access to polling stations, particularly for disabled residents
- polling district boundaries
- the location of polling stations
- existing polling arrangements and suggested alternatives
Notice of polling stations and polling districts review (PDF , 185KB)
Current polling arrangements
Westmorland and Furness is divided by the council into polling districts. Each polling district has designated polling places.
Schedule of polling districts and polling stations in Westmorland and Furness (PDF , 293KB)
Polling districts
A polling district is the geographical area created by sub-dividing an electoral area.
All wards within Westmorland and Furness are divided into polling districts. The polling districts form basis of the register of electors when it is produced.
Unless there are special circumstances, each parish must be in a separate polling district.
Polling places
A polling place is the designated area in which a polling station is located, such as a particular building.
Polling stations
A polling station is the room or area within the polling place where the process of voting takes place. For example, a room within a community centre or school.
Have your say
The consultation will run from Wednesday 13 November to Friday 13 December 2024
We would like you to make comments and suggestions for the current polling scheme.
You can also make a comment by:
Email: elections3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Post: Electoral Services
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ