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This report proposes that the Council agrees to carry out a number of Community Governance Reviews that will be required as a result of the new warding and parish arrangements proposed by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and the impact of new housing developments across the district.

It is proposed that at the same time Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations are reviewed to make sure that they reflect the revised arrangements and the impact of new housing developments.

19:05 - Councillor Richard Bright left the meeting

Members considered a report proposing that Council agrees to carry out a number of Community Governance Reviews that will be required as a result of the warding and parish arrangements proposed by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and the impact of new housing developments across the district.

It was proposed that at the same time as Polling Districts, Polling Stations are also reviewed to make sure that they reflect the revised arrangements and the impact of new housing developments.

It was moved by Councillor Colin Swindell, seconded by Councillor Steve Flitter and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

1.   That authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate and Customer Services to carry out a review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations to make sure they reflect the revised warding arrangements and new residential developments constructed and occupied since the last review.

2.   That authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate and Customer Services to carry Community Governance Reviews arising from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England proposals and the impact of new residential developments.

3.   That any changes required as a result of these reviews be brought back to Council before 1 October 2022 to consider any proposed changes and any representations received before the arrangements are approved by Members.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.