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In response to representations received regarding the continued use of particular polling places, a review has been undertaken of these polling places with a view to either confirming their continued suitability or establishing if any suitable alternative options can be put in place. This report recognises that the Farnham Memorial Hall has re-opened and can be used as a designated polling station once more.

Ward councillors have been consulted and have not objected.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Executive agrees:

1.         to the use of Leverton Hall, St. Peter’s Church, Beale Lane, Farnham as a polling place instead of St. Peter’s Primary School;

2.         to the use of Godalming Unitarian Chapel, Meadrow, Godalming as a polling place instead of the Red Cross Centre, Wey Court, Godalming;

3.         that in the event no part of the United Reformed Church site is available for polling use Farnham Town Council offices, South Street, Farnham be designated as a temporary alternative venue;

4.         to the use of Snoxhall Fields Youth Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh as a polling place instead of Cranleigh Band Room, Village Way, Cranleigh

5.         that use of Potters Gate School as a temporary polling venue for the Farnham Castle ward cease and that use of Farnham Memorial Hall as the previously designated polling station re-commence.

58.1  The Leader advised that representations had been received in relation to the continued use of particular polling places. The polling places had been reviewed and where possible alternative sites had been identified and site visits undertaken to assess their suitability as polling stations. The Council was keen to avoid using schools as polling places if at all possible due to the disruption this caused, and it was pleasing the two of the proposals would see polling moved away from school locations.

58.2  The Executive RESOLVED to approve the alternative arrangements for particular polling places as set out below: 

1.    to the use of Leverton Hall, St. Peter’s Church, Beale Lane, Farnham as a polling place instead of St. Peter’s Primary School;

2.    to the use of Godalming Unitarian Chapel, Meadrow, Godalming as a polling place instead of the Red Cross Centre, Wey Court, Godalming;

3.    that in the event no part of the United Reformed Church site is available for polling use Farnham Town Council offices, South Street, Farnham be designated as a temporary alternative venue;

4.    to the use of Snoxhall Fields Youth Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh as a polling place instead of Cranleigh Band Room, Village Way, Cranleigh

5.    that use of Potters Gate School as a temporary polling venue for the Farnham Castle ward cease and that use of Farnham Memorial Hall as the previously designated polling station re-commence.

[Reason: to agree alternative arrangements for particular polling places.]