We’re carrying out a statutory review of our polling districts and polling places.
The Notice of Review, along with a representation from the Acting Returning Officer for the St Ives constituency, can be viewed on our website at the following link: https://www.scilly.gov.uk/polling-places-review
Paper copies can be obtained by contacting the Elections Office on 01720 424545 or at elections@scilly.gov.uk
It is proposed:
- to retain the existing five polling districts: St Agnes, Bryher, St Martin’s, St Mary’s and Tresco
- to retain the existing polling places within those polling districts:
St Agnes - Island Hall, New Lane, St Agnes, TR22 0PL
Bryher - Community Centre, Timmy’s Hill, Bryher, TR23 0PR
St Martin’s - Island Hall, St Martin’s Road, St Martin’s, TR25 0QN
St Mary’s - Old Wesleyan Chapel, Garrison Lane, St Mary’s, TR21 0JD
Tresco - Community Centre, Block House Lane, Tresco, TR24 0PZ
Who can respond?
As required by legislation, we are consulting with the public as part of this review process. All electors within the St Ives parliamentary constituency may make a representation. We invite comments regarding the convenience of voting at the existing polling stations and would welcome suggestions for alternative sites.
The Council would also welcome the views of all residents, particularly disabled residents, or any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability, on the proposals, the Acting Returning Officer’s representation or any other related matters.
We will write directly to (i) Healthwatch Isles of Scilly, (ii) the St Mary’s Health Centre, (iii) the Adult Social Care team at the Council and (iv) all members of Council inviting them to submit a representation.
How to respond to the consultation
The deadline for making a representation is Friday 8 November 2024.
You can make a representation either by emailing us at elections@scilly.gov.uk or by writing to the Elections Office at the address below:
Elections Office
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall
St Mary’s
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0LW
Next steps
At the end of the consultation period, all responses will be considered before a final report is submitted to Full Council in December 2024.
All representations received will be made available for inspection upon completion of the review.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact the Elections Office on 01720 424545 or at elections@scilly.gov.uk