This consultation is now closed. If you have any queries please get in touch with Election Services.
We are undertaking a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the East Ayrshire area.
We agreed to start this review on 1 October 2023. The Returning Officer is obliged to make comment on the proposals and these are included in his submission..
Returning Officer Submission (PDF 10kb)
The timescale for the review is:
- 1 October 2023 - Publish notice of review
- 24 November 2023 - Public consultation closes
- 22 February 2024 - Consideration by East Ayrshire Council
- 2 December 2024 - Publication of Electoral Register
How to comment
We would welcome the views of electors within the East Ayrshire area, particularly disabled residents, or any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability, to comment on these proposals, the Returning Officer's comments, or any other matters. Any views should, if possible, give alternative places that may be used as a polling place. Comments should be sent to:
Democratic Services Manager
Democratic Services
Council Headquarters
London Road
Kilmarnock KA3 7BU
or email elections@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
All responses should be submitted on or before 24 November 2023.
Frequently asked questions
You can find out more about polling districts and polling places in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Proposals
In considering the suitability of potential premises to be used for polling purposes, the guidance issued by the Electoral Commission has been used. Polling places must be accessible for voters with disabilities and should have either level access, a permanent ramped access or be capable of having a temporary ramp installed. They require to have adequate internal and external lighting. They should have sufficient space to display guidance notices and for a wheelchair to be able to turn around. All polling stations already have both high level and low level polling booths. It is preferable if there is space for designated vehicle parking for disabled people. The premises also require to have kitchen and toilet facilities for the staff on duty on polling day. The premises need to be available, usually exclusively, on polling day.
We have agreed that where possible, schools should be used as polling places. This retains the control and cost implications for polling places being used, and that the polling places have robust accessibility accesses. Also, schools tend to have good heating, lighting and disabled access. In-service days will be scheduled to coincide with planned elections/referendums to limit the impact on the school curriculum.
There are no changes to polling district boundaries.
Proposals by ward
Ward 1 - Annick
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E101
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Dunlop Public Hall, Main Street, Dunlop
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No change proposed
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E102
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Nether Robertland Primary School, Pokelly Place, Stewarton
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No change proposed
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E104
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Lainshaw Primary School, Kilwinning Road, Stewarton
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No change proposed
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E105
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Stewarton Area Centre, Avenue Street, Stewarton
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No change proposed
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E106
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Lainshaw Primary School, High Street, Stewarton
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No change proposed
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E107
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Lainshaw Primary School, High Street, Stewarton
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No change proposed
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E108
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Kilmaurs Primary School, Sunnyside, Kilmaurs
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No change proposed
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E109
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John Fulton Hall, 91 Main Road, Fenwick
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No change proposed
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E110
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Galston Community Education Centre, 34 Orchard Street, Galston
|
No change proposed
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Ward 2 - Kilmarnock North
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E201
|
NWKLEUS, Kirkton Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E203
|
Hillhead Primary School, Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E204
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Hillhead Primary School, Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E205
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NWKLEUS, Kirkton Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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Ward 3 - Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E301
|
Pavilion, Knockentiber
|
No change proposed
|
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E302
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Crosshouse Primary School, Playingfield Road, Crosshouse
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No change proposed
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E303
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Gatehead Hall, Fairlie View, Gatehead
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No change proposed
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E304
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St Joseph's Church, Hill Street, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E305
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Bonnyton Community Centre, Garrier Place, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E306
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St Joseph's Church, Hill Street, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E307
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Howard Centre, Portland Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E309
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Bonnyton Community Centre, Garrier Place, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E310
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Howard Centre, Portland Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E311
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Gargieston Primary School, 190 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E313
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Dick Institute, Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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Ward 4 - Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E401
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Dick Institute, Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
|
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E403
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Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, 2A Fraser Walk, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E404
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Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, 2A Fraser Walk, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E405
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Take a Bow Opportunity Centre, 2A Fraser Walk, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E407
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Sakai Karate Centre, Grougar Road, Crookedholm
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No change proposed
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E410
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Hurlford Community Centre, Cessnock Road, Hurlford
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No change proposed
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E411
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Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, 2A Fraser Walk, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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Ward 5 - Kilmarnock South
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
|
E501
|
Riccarton Nursery, Campbell Street, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
|
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E502
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Whatriggs Primary School, Whatriggs Road, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E503
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Shortlees Community Centre, Blacksyke Avenue, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E504
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Kirkstyle Primary School, Carron Avenue, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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Ward 6 - Irvine Valley
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E601
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St Sophia's Primary School, Nelville Drive, Kilmarnock
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No change proposed
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E602
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Newmilns Primary School, Loudoun Road, Newmilns
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No change proposed
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E603
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Darvel Town Hall, West Main Street, Darvel
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No change proposed
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E604
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Newmilns Primary School, Loudoun Road, Newmilns
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No change proposed
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E606
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Galston Community Education Centre, 34 Orchard Street, Galston
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No change proposed
|
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E607
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Darvel Town Hall, West Main Street, Darvel
|
No change proposed
|
Ward 7 - Ballochmyle
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
|
E701
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Mauchline Primary School, The Loan, Mauchline
|
No change proposed
|
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E702
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Sorn Village Hall, Main Street, Sorn
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No change proposed
|
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E704
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Catrine Games Hall, Station Yard, Catrine
|
No change proposed
|
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E705
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Muirkirk Community Centre, Burns Avenue, Muirkirk
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No change proposed
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E706
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Logan Primary School, Logangate Terrace, Logan
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No change proposed
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E708
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The Boswell Centre, Well Road, Auchinleck
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No change proposed
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E710
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Mauchline Primary School, The Loan, Mauchline
|
No change proposed
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Ward 8 - Cumnock and New Cumnock
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
|
E801
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Ochiltree Primary School, Main Street, Ochiltree
|
No change proposed
|
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E802
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Netherthird Community Centre, Ryderston Drive, Cumnock
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No change proposed
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E803
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Cumnock Town Hall, 62 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock
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No change proposed
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E805
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New Cumnock Primary School, The Castle, New Cumnock
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No change proposed
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E807
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Ochiltree Primary School, Main Street, Ochiltree
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No change proposed
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E808
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Cumnock Town Hall, 62 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock
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No change proposed
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Ward 9 - Doon Valley
| Reference | Current Polling Place | Proposed Polling Place |
|---|
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E901
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Stair Community Centre, Trabboch, Mauchline
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No change proposed
|
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E902
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Drongan Community Wing, Milmannoch Avenue, Drongan
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No change proposed
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E903
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Rankinston Community Centre, Littlemill Place, Rankinston
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No change proposed
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E904
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Dalrymple Community Wing, Hill View, Dalrymple
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No change proposed
|
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E905
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Patna Community Centre, Doonside Avenue, Patna
|
No change proposed
|
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E906
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Dalmellington Community Centre, Ayr Road, Dalmellington
|
No change proposed
|
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E907
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Bellsbank Primary School, Craiglea Crescent, Dalmellington
|
No change proposed
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Next scheduled poll
The next scheduled polls will place in 2024 for the UK Parliamentary election.
Note: By-elections may occur at any time and the poll usually takes place within three months of the date of the vacancy occurring.
Appeals against the decision of East Ayrshire Council
An appeal can only be made on the grounds that the local authority's review did not:
- meet the reasonable requirements of electors in the constituency
- take sufficient account of disabled access to polling stations
Right to appeal
Following a local authority's review, certain persons have a right to appeal:
- 30 or more electors in the constituency
- a person who made representation under Schedule A1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983. This includes an elector in a constituency in the local authority's area who previously made representations to the local authority
- a person who is not an elector in a constituency in the authority's area but who the Electoral Commission thinks has either sufficient interest in disabled access to polling places in the area or particular expertise in disabled access to premises and facilities
Appeals should be made directly to the Electoral Commission.
If you are one of the persons mentioned above and would like to make an appeal which falls within one or both the grounds mentioned above, you can send your appeal to:
Legal Counsel
The Electoral Commission
3 Bunhill Row
London EV1Y 8YZ
Tel: 020 7271 0500
Email: appeals@electoralcommission.org.uk
On the outcome of an appeal, the Electoral Commission may:
- direct the local authority to make any alterations to the polling places designated by the review
- make alterations themselves, if the authority fails to make the alterations within two months of the direction being given
Read more information on making an appeal in paragraph 7 of the Electoral Commission's guidance.