Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources (copy enclosed).

The Council considered the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources seeking approval to grant delegated authority to the Council’s Returning Officer to decide on an alternative polling station at the forthcoming elections in May 2024, in the event of any designated venues not being available for use.  The report also sought approval to change the location for a polling station in Burnham-on-Crouch (North) Ward.

It was noted that Ormiston Rivers Academy had been previously used as the Polling Station for the Burnham-on-Crouch (North) Ward.  However, it was requested that for future elections this be moved to Burnham-on-Crouch Village Hall as it was felt this venue better suited for both staff working at the polling station and electors.

The Chairperson moved the recommendations as set out in the report and upon a vote being taken these were agreed.

RESOLVED

(i)                That for the elections to be held on 2 May 2024, the Council delegates authority to the Returning Officer to decide on suitable alternative venues, should any designated polling stations become unavailable.

(ii)              That the Burnham-on-Crouch Village Hall be used as the Polling Station for the Burnham-on-Crouch (North) Ward.