Review of polling districts and polling places 2023

Review of polling districts and polling places 2023

In accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013, the London Borough of Merton gives notice that it is conducting a review of polling districts and polling places within the Mitcham & Morden parliamentary constituency and the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency. The review will formally commence from 1 October 2023 and must be completed by 31 January 2025.

Representations on any aspect of the review can be received from:

• The (Acting) Returning Officer for the parliamentary constituencies of Mitcham & Morden and Wimbledon
• Any elector within the parliamentary constituencies of Mitcham & Morden and Wimbledon
• Any persons/body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability
• Any local constituency political party

Persons or bodies making representations should, if possible, offer suggestions as to alternative places that may be used as polling places. The (Acting) Returning Officer will comment on existing and proposed polling arrangements and their representations will be made available within 30 calendar days of receipt.

Representations on the Council’s existing arrangements should be made by 30 October 2023. Final proposals will be considered by the Standards and General Purposes Committtee meeting on 9 November 2023.

Representations can be made in by email to electoral.services@merton.gov.uk or via the online survey below. For more information please see www.merton.gov.uk/voting