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Appendix I 11

Elmet & Rothwell Constituency

Polling District(s): GSA – Aberford & District Parish Council (Sturton Grange Ward) GSB

Polling Station(s): GSA – Firthfields Community Centre, Firthfields, Garforth GSB - Firthfields Community Centre, Firthfields, Garforth

Electorate: GSA – 307 GSB - 1742

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: New polling station for GSA and additional polling station for GSB (GSB/2) at East Garforth Primary School. Remainder of GSB to continue to vote at Firthfields Community Centre.

Revised Electorate: GSB - 1372 GSB/2 - 677

Officers Comments: Polling district GSA is in the Parish of Aberford and District (Sturton Grange Ward). Electors currently vote at Firthfields Community Centre as there is no suitable building within the polling district. (See also proposal 16).

Above proposal is subject to confirmation of availability and suitability of school.

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSC GSD GSE

Polling Station(s): GSC – Garforth WMC, (Concert Room), Barley Hill Road, Garforth GSD – Garforth Community Association, (Miners Welfare Hall), 56 Main Street, Garforth GSE – Strawberry Fields Primary School, (Community Room), Lidgett Lane, Garforth

Electorate: GSC - 1414 GSD - 1183 GSE - 1376

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Merge part GSC with GSE to vote at Strawberry Fields Primary School and merge the remainder of GSC With GSD to vote at a new polling station situated in Garforth Library.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To redraw the internal boundaries between polling districts GSC, GSD, GSE and GSF

Revised Electorate: GSD - 2353 GSE - 1620

Officers Comments: See proposals 13, 14 and 18

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSD

Polling Station(s): GSD – Garforth Community Association, (Miners Welfare Hall), 56 Main Street, Garforth

Electorate: GSD – 1183

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal; Move Polling from its current location In Garforth Community Association Station to Garforth Library at the opposite end of Main Street.

Revised: Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: See proposals 12 and 14

Above proposal is subject to confirmation of availability and suitability of Library.

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSE GSI - Swillington Parish Council GSQ - Austhorpe Parish Council GSR - Austhorpe Parish Council

Polling Station(s): GSE - Strawberry Fields Primary School, (Community Room), Lidgett Lane, Garforth GSI – 6 Middle Row (rear entrance), Providence Place GSQ – 6 Middle Row (rear entrance), Providence Place GSR – 6 Middle Row (rear entrance), Providence Place

Electorate: GSE - 1382 GSI - 161 GSQ - 22 GSR - 18

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Merge GSI/GSQ/GSR with GSE to vote at Strawberry Fields Primary School.

Comments: GSI, GSQ and GSR are Parish PD’s.

Revised Electorate: 1583

Officer Comments: Members are asked to note that GSI/Q & R are in separate parish councils and the proposed merger would mean that they are voting outside of their parished area. This should only be considered if there is no suitable polling station within the parish council ward. See also maps and proposals 12, 13 and 18.

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSL - Great and Little Preston Parish Council GSK - Great and Little Preston Parish Council

Polling Station(s): GSK – Great and Little Preston Village Hall, (Immediately next door to school), Great Preston GSL – Portable Building adj to 29 Glencoe Gardens, Kippax

Electorate: GSK - 782 GSL - 167

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Merge GSL with GSK to vote at Great and Little Preston Village Hall.

Revised Electorate: GSK - 949.

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 15/1, 15/2 For: nil

• Much of electorate are elderly in sheltered accommodation • Steep hills • Increased distance to travel to poll • Creates very large electorate leading to queues at polling station leading to disincentive to vote

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

• Disparities between polling districts to make them more comparable in terms of number of polling places and number of electors per polling place; • The cost / elector ratio of providing a polling place, so there is broad comparability between districts;

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • Capability of the polling place to cope with peaks of electors allocated to it.

Other Relevant Comments

GSK and GSL are separate polling districts in Great and Little Preston Parish Council. Therefore can be merged.

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSA – Aberford and District Parish Council (Stourton Grange Ward) GSB GSM

Polling Station(s): GSA - Firthfields Community Centre, Firthfields, Garforth GSB - Firthfields Community Centre, Firthfields, Garforth GSM - East Garforth Community Centre, The Crescent, East Garforth

Electorate: GSA - 307 GSB -1739 GSM - 806

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Merge GSM with GSB to vote at Firthfields Community Centre.

Revised Electorate: GSB/M - 2545 GSA - 307

Officer Comments: Electors in GSA Sturton Grange Parish currently vote at Firthfields Community Centre GSB as there is no suitable building within the polling district. See also proposal 11 and map

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSJ - Swillington Parish Council GSN - Swillington Parish Council GSO - Great and Little Preston Parish Council GSS

Polling Station(s): GSJ - Swillington & District Community Centre, Church Lane, Swillington GSN - Astley Court Community Centre, Primrose Hill Close, Swillington GSO - Astley Court Community Centre, Primrose Hill Close, Swillington GSS - Swillington & District Community Centre, Church Lane, Swillington

Electorate: GSJ - 1669 GSN - 871 GSO - 235 GSS - 5

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Merge GSN/GSO with GSJ/GSS to vote at Swillington & District Community Centre.

Comments: GSJ, GSN and GSO are parished areas.

Revised Electorate: 2780

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 17/1, 17/2 For: nil

• Parishes should be served by separate polling stations • Proposals would create very large electorate voting at Swillington and District Community Centre, likely to cause delays and be a disincentive to vote • Largely elderly population would struggle with increased distance to travel to vote, made worse by local topography • Voters would also have to cross the busy A642 • Current Astley Court polling station currently well sited for sheltered housing it serves

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points; • Capability of the polling place to cope with peaks of electors allocated to it.

Other Relevant Comments

Although GSO is in the Parish Council of Great and Little Preston, electors of the parish currently vote outside of their area at Astley Court Community Centre as there is no suitable polling station within the polling district. Therefore polling arrangements can be transferred but polling district GSO can’t be merged with GSJ and GSL as they are in Swillington Parish Council. 18

Ward: Garforth & Swillington

Polling District(s): GSE GSF

Polling Station(s): GSE - Strawberry Fields Primary School, (Community Room), Lidgett Lane, Garforth GSF - Community Centre, Church Gardens.

Electorate: GSE - 1377 GSF - 1316

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association.

Proposal: Allow residents at College Fields new development (GSF) to vote at polling station for GSE

Revised Electorate: GSE - 1399 GSF - 1294

Officer’s Comments: See proposals 12 and 14

Ward: Harewood

Polling District(s): HAI – Shadwell Parish Council

Polling Station(s): HAI - Shadwell Recreational Centre, Holywell Lane

Electorate: HAI - 1519

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative association.

Proposal: Create a new polling district east of old Brandon Lane and Gateland Lane with an additional polling station at Shadwell Primary school.

Revised Electorate: HAI - 691 (Shadwell Recreational Centre) HAI (2)- 828 (Shadwell Primary School)

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Harewood

Polling District(s): HAN – Bardsey cum Rigton Parish Council HAO – Wothersome Parish

Polling Station(s): HAN - Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane, Bardsey. HAO - Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane, Bardsey.

Electorate: HAN - 1856 HAO - 19

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative association.

Proposal: An additional polling station East Rigton Scout Hut.

Revised Electorate: HAN - 1075 HAN(2) - 800

Comments: Parished area.

Officers Comments: None

Ward: Harewood

Polling District(s): HAK - Collingham with Linton Parish Council (Collingham Ward) HAM - East Keswick Parish Council

Polling Station(s): HAK - Collingham Memorial Hall, (New Supper Room), Main Street, Collingham HAM - East Keswick Village Hall, School Lane, East Keswick.

Electorate: HAK – 1833 HAM – 943

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative association.

Proposal: An additional polling station at Hillcrest/Harewood Road junction.

Comments: Parished areas.

Revised Electorate: N/A

Officers Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the 1983 Act:-

Representation of the people Act 1983 18A – (1) Every constituency is to be divided into polling districts. (2) A relevant authority must – (a) divide its area into polling districts for the purpose of parliamentary elections for so much of any constituency as is situated in its area, and (b) keep the polling districts under review. (3) The following rules apply – (a) the authority must seek to ensure that all electors in a constituency in its area have such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances; (b) in England, each parish is to be a separate polling district; (4) Subsection (3)(b) to (d) does not apply if, in any case, there are special circumstances.

It is widely accepted that section 18A (4) of the 1983 Act applies when the original arrangements are no longer available and there is no alternative suitable building or place within the polling district.

Ward: Kippax & Methley

Polling District(s): KMD – Ledston Parish Council KME – Ledsham Parish Council KMI – Ledston Parish Council

Polling Station(s): KMD - Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Junior School, Green Lane, Ledston KME - Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Junior School, Green Lane, Ledston KMI - Ledston Luck Mission Hall, Ledston Luck Villas

Electorate: KMD - 172 KME - 146 KMI - 146

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association

Comments Parished areas

Proposal: Merge KMI with KMD and KME to polling station at Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Junior School

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: Polling Districts KME is the parish of Aberford. Electors currently vote ar Lady Elizabeth’s C of E School as there is no suitable building within the polling district. Polling district KMI is a separate PD within Ledston Parish Council. Therefore it can be merged with KMD

Ward: Kippax & Methley

Polling District(s): KMH – Kippax Parish Council ( Central Ward) KMK – Kippax Parish Council (Central Ward)

Polling Station(s): KMH - Kippax Library (Children’s Room in Basement), Westfield Lane KMK - Kippax Leisure Centre (Activity Room), Station Road Kippax

Electorate: KMH – 1783 KMK – 1088

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association

Comments: Parished area

Proposal: Merge KMK with KMH to vote at Kippax Library

Revised Electorate: No change

Officers Comments: KMK and KMH polling districts comprise the Central Ward of Kippax Parish Council. Therefore they can be merged

Ward: Kippax & Methley

Polling District(s): KMG –Allerton Bywater Parish Council (North Ward) KML - Allerton Bywater Parish Council (Central Ward)

Polling Station(s): KMG –St John’s Church, Brigshaw Drive, Allerton Bywater KML – Portable Building near Allerton Bywater Post Office

Electorate: KMG – 1216 KML – 598

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association

Comments: Parished areas.

Proposal: Merge KML with KMG to vote at KMG existing polling station

Revised Electorate: KML/KMG – 1814

Officer Comments: It’s not possible to merge these two polling districts as they are separate Wards of Allerton Bywater Parish Council. However arrangements could be made for electors from both Wards to vote at the same polling station.

Ward: Kippax & Methley

Polling District(s): KMO

Polling Station(s): Portable Building on land near no’s 2-8 Embleton Road

Electorate: KMO - 869

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: Resite portable building to grassed area at Green Row

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Wetherby

Polling District(s): WYA - Wetherby Town Council (North Ward)

Polling Station(s): WYA - Wetherby Deighton Gates Primary School, Deighton Road

Electorate: WYA - 2906

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet and Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: Create new polling district with an additional polling station (Portable Building by Aire Road bus stop) for 1536 voters in part of WYA to the west of the polling district (see original submission). Remaining Electors in WYA continue to vote at Wetherby Deighton Gates Primary School.

Revised Electorate: WYA - 1370 WYA 2 – 1536

Officer’s Comments: None.

Ward: Wetherby

Polling District(s): WYB – Wetherby Town Council (West Ward)

Polling Station(s): WYB – Crossley Street Primary School

Electorate: WYB - 3489

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet and Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: Create a new polling district with an Additional polling station (Portable Building off Butterwick Gardens) for 1436 voters in part of WYB (see original proposal) Remaining electors in WYB continue to vote at Crossley Street Primary School

Revised Electorate: WYB – 2142 WYB - 1347

Officer’s Comments: See proposal 8

Ward: Wetherby

Polling District(s): WYB - Wetherby Town Council (West Ward)

WYJ - Wetherby Town Council (East Ward)

Polling Station(s): WYB- Crossley Street Primary School WYJ - Portable Building at junction of Walton Road and First Avenue

Electorate: WYB - 3484 WYJ - 861

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet and Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: Move WYJ Polling Station to Old Court House and add 274 voters from Micklethwaite Estate currently in WYB

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To transfer polling to the Lift Centre on the site of the old Fire Station

Revised Electorate: WYB – 3210 WYJ – 1135

Officer Comments: Above proposal is subject to confirmation of availability and suitability of the Lift Centre. See also map and proposal 9.

Ward: Wetherby

Polling District(s): WYJ – Wetherby Town Council (East Ward)

Polling Station(s): WYJ – Portable Building at junction of Walton Road and First Avenue

Electorate: WYJ - 861

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet and Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: Move WYJ Polling Station to Old Court House

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To transfer polling to the Lift Centre on the site of the old Fire Station

Revised Electorate: No change

Officers Comments Above proposal is subject to confirmation of availability and suitability of the Lift Centre. See also map and proposal 8.

Ward: Wetherby

Polling District(s): WYG - Clifford Parish Council WYI - Boston Spa Parish Council

Polling Station(s): WYG – Clifford Village Hall WYI - Civic Youth Centre, Deepdale Lane, Boston Spa

Electorate: WYG - 1310 WYI - 2055

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Elmet and Rothwell Conservative Association

Proposal: New Polling Station at Boston Spa High School for 1020 voters in South West Boston Spa and transfer that part of WYG, Clifford Village to the North

Revised Electorate: N/A

Officer Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the1983 Act:-

Leeds Central Constituency

59 Ward: Beeston & Holbeck

Polling District(s): BHA BHG

Polling Station(s): BHA - Cottingley Primary School, (Main Hall), Dulverton Grove, Cottingley. BHG –Cottingley community centre, 115 Cottingley Approach, Cottingley.

Electorate: BHA - 848 BHG - 803

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: To merge BHA and BHG with all electors to vote at Cottingley Community Centre (BHG)

Revised Electorate: BHG – 1651

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 59/1, 59/2, 59/3, 59/4, 59/5 For: nil

• Estate on hillside, difficult for residents to get from one side to the other on foot and neither station is accessible by bus • Many elderly residents with limited mobility who do not wish to use a postal ballot • People with disabilities and special needs who would also have difficulty reaching the proposed polling station • School site allows parents to pick up children and vote at the same time, otherwise will have to negotiate busy roads with children potentially leading to accidents • Limited parking at community centre for car owners, would create parking problems and potential for accidents

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time; • The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points;

Ward: Beeston & Holbeck

Polling District(s): BHB BHF

Polling Station(s): BHB – Portable building, rear of garages, Beeston Park Place BHF – Beeston Juniors Football Club, Cardinal Square, Beeston

Electorate: BHB – 591 BHF – 1831

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge BHF with part of BHB Transfer 182 electors in BHB to vote at BHF Beeston Junior Football Club (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: BHF – 2013

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 60/1, 60/2, 60/3, 60/4, 60/5 For: nil

• Long journeys to polling station including crossing busy roads • Former Beeston Library site is now a thriving community centre and serves mainly elderly community living on south side of Town Street and Beeston Road. • Cardinal Square polling station covers a large area • Transfer to Beeston Junior FC would mean electors would have to undertake a difficult, lonely and tortuous path between the two areas • BHB should remain in Library which is no longer a portacabin

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points; • Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time

Ward: Beeston & Holbeck

Polling District(s): BHB BHI

Polling Station(s): BHB – Portable building, rear of garages, Beeston Park Place. BHI – Beeston St Mary’s Parish Centre, Town Street, Beeston

Electorate: BHB – 591 BHI - 1829

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge part of BHB with BHI Transfer 409 electors from BHB to BHI to vote at Beeston St Mary’s Parish Centre (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: BHI – 2238

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Beeston & Holbeck

Polling District(s): BHD

Polling Station(s): BHD –Portable building, Broadway Hotel forecourt, Dewsbury Road

Electorate: BHD - 2227

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal Move Polling Station from present location to the Leeds College of Technology on Westland Road. (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Beeston & Holbeck

Polling District(s): BHJ BHK

Polling Station(s): BHJ – Ingram Road Primary School, (Meeting Room), Brown Lane, Holbeck. BHK – Community Room, Ingram Gardens, Holbeck

Electorate: BHJ - 1350 BHK - 344

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge BHK with BHJ All electors to vote at BHJ Ingram Road Primary School

Revised Electorate: BHJ – 1694

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 63/1, 63/2, 63/3, 63/4, 63/5 For: nil

• Large number of residents elderly and in sheltered housing • Difficult for people to get to the school as they have no transport of their own and location is not served by public transport • Elderly often reluctant to use postal vote so would be discouraged from voting • Uphill walk to proposed polling station

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations. Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place;

Ward: Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Polling District(s): BRG BRL

Polling Station(s): BRG – Yorkshire Rider Social Club, (Concert Room), Railway Street, Saxton Gardens BRL – St Hilda’s Church, (The Vestry), Cross Green Lane, Cross Green.

Electorate: BRG – 1007 BRL - 765

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Realign polling district boundary between BRG and BRL. Transfer 117 electors from BRG to BRL to vote at St Hilda’s Church. Remainder of BRG to continue to vote at Yorkshire Rider Social Club (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: BRG -890 BRL – 882

Officer’s Comments: None.

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHC CHD

Polling Station(s): CHC – Park Dale Hall, Marlborough Towers, (Opp Park Lane College) CHD - Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane

Electorate: CHC - 4462 CHD – 4603

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor E Nash Labour Party

Proposal: Proposal to realign the internal boundary of polling districts CHC and CHD.

Revised Electorate: TBC

Officer’s Comments: See proposals 68/69/70/71.

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHB CHG

Polling Station(s): CHB – Building Blocks Centre, (Main Hall), Maud Avenue, Beeston CHG –Rowland Road WMC, (Committee Room), 38 Rowland Road, Beeston.

Electorate: CHB – 2801 CHG - 1308

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor E Nash.

Proposal: To realign the internal boundary between polling districts CHB and CHG.

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None.

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHL

Polling Station(s): CHL – Portable building on grassed area, opposite Hunslet Lane Centre, Arthington Avenue.

Electorate: CHL - 732

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor E Nash

Proposal: Transfer polling station to Hunslet Sports and Social Club, Moor Road

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To poll at Woodhouse Hill Community Centre

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: See proposal 73.

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHB CHG

Polling Station(s): CHB – Building Blocks Centre, (Main Hall), Maud Avenue, Beeston CHG – Rowland Road WMC, (Committee Room), 38 Rowland Road, Beeston.

Electorate: CHB – 2801 CHG - 1308

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor E Nash

Proposal: Revised proposal of the above

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None.

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHB CHG

Polling Station(s): CHB –Building Blocks Centre, (Main Hall), Maud Avenue, Beeston CHG –Rowland Road WMC, (Committee Room), 38 Rowland Road, Beeston.

Electorate: CHB – 2811 CHG - 1306

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor E Nash

Proposal: Proposal to realign internal boundaries of polling districts CHB & CHG (See original submission)

Transfer 40 electors from CHG to CHB to poll at Building Blocks Centre. Transfer 786 electors from CHB to CHG to poll at Rowland Road WMC.

Revised Electorate: CHB – 2065 CHG - 2052

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHA CHE

Polling Station(s): CHA –United reform church in South Leeds, Oakley View, (Dewsbury Road Entrance) CHE –Old Cockburn sports Hall, Primrose Lane, Beeston.

Electorate: CHA –327 CHE - 1418

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge CHA with CHE. All electors to vote at CHE Cockburn Sports Hall (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: CHE – 1745

Officer’s Comments: None.

68/69/70/71

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHC CHD

Polling Station(s): CHC – Park Dale Hall, Marlborough Towers, (Opposite Park Lane College) CHD - Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane

Electorate: CHC – 4486 CHD – 4684

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: (68) Proposed boundary change (map 68 – CHC2) Reduce size of polling district CHC and create new polling district with a polling station at Leeds Town Hall. (69) Proposed boundary change (Map 69 – CHC1) Reduce size of Polling district CHC. Include everything West of Inner Ring Road and Wellington Road with electors continuing to vote at Park Dale Hall. (70) Proposed boundary change transfer 517 electors from CHC to vote at Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane. See proposal regarding further split of polling district CHD (71) Proposed boundary change. Create a new PD north of the Headrow with 869 Electors to vote at a new polling station situated in the Deaf and Blind Centre, North Street . Plus a new PD south of the river with a polling station situated in the Royal Armouries

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To increase the number of polling districts and polling stations from two to four and redraw the internal boundaries of polling districts CHC and CHD accordingly

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer Comments: None

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHI CHH CHJ

Polling Station(s): CHI – Low Road Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Balmoral Street. CHH –Hunslet Branch Library, Waterloo Road, Hunslet CHJ – Portable building, near former Hunslet Nursery School, Sussex Gardens.

Electorate: CHI - 449 CHH - 858 CHJ - 400

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge CHH, CHI and CHJ all electors to vote at CHH, Hunslet Branch Library (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: CHH – 858 CHI/CHJ - 849

Officer Comments: Revised proposal agreed at EWG 08/04/09. Retain CHH polling district, electors in CHH continue to vote at Hunslet Branch Library. Merge polling district CHI with CHJ with all electors voting at the Church Of the Nazareene See also proposal 117

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHK CHL

Polling Station(s): CHK – Woodhouse Hill Community Centre, Woodhouse Hill Avenue, Hunslet CHL – Portable Building on grassed area, opposite Hunslet Lake centre, Arthington Avenue.

Electorate: CHK – 1049 CHL - 732

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge CHK and CHL with all electors to poll at CHK Woodhouse Hill Community Centre (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: CHK - 1781

Officer Comments: Revised proposal agreed at EWG 08/04/09. All electors to vote at Hunslet Sports and Social Club. (See also representation 3)

117

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHI

Polling Station(s): CHI – Low Road Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Balmoral Street.

Electorate: CHI - 449

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Transfer the Polling Station from the school to the Church of the Nazarene. (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: CHI - 449

Officer Comments: See proposal 72

118

Ward: City & Hunslet

Polling District(s): CHD

Polling Station(s): Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane

Electorate: 4684

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Create an additional Polling District south east of Marsh lane/Crown Point Road with a new polling station at the Royal Armouries

Revised Electorate: CHD/1 - 1918 (inc 517 electors from CHC) CHD/2 - 2414 CHD/3 - 869

Officer’s Comments: See also proposal 71 (CHD/2)

87/1

Ward: Hyde Park & Woodhouse

Polling District(s): HWD HWF

Polling Station(s): HWD –Woodhouse Community Centre, Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse Carr. HWF –The Parkinson building, (Centenary Gallery), University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane.

Electorate: HWD – 1906 HWF – 2353

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move boundary between HWF and HWD so it runs along St Marks Road, and includes properties to the north west of Clarendon Road, known as “The Lodge” in HWD.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: Amended boundaries as shown on map

Revised Electorate: HWD - TBC HWF - TBC

Officer’s Comments: None

87/2

Ward: Hyde Park & Woodhouse

Polling District(s): HWD HWF

Polling Station(s): HWD –Woodhouse Community Centre, Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse Carr. HWF –The Parkinson building, (Centenary Gallery), University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane.

Electorate: HWD – 1906 HWF – 2353

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Add properties to north west of Clarendon Road, known as “The Lodge” HWD. All electors to vote at the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff building.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: Amended boundaries as shown on map

Revised Electorate: HWD - TBC HWF - TBC

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Hyde Park & Woodhouse

Polling District(s): HWE HWG

Polling Station(s): HWH –Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Road. HWG –Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Square

Electorate: HWH – 2066 HWG – 879

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move the boundary HWG further along Burley Road so polling district boundary runs along ward boundary with City & Hunslet ward. Transfer 44 electors from that part of Belle Vue Road polling district HWH into HWG.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: Amended boundaries as shown on map

Revised Electorate: HWH - 2022 HWG - 923

Officer’s Comments: None

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Ward: Hyde Park & Woodhouse

Polling District(s): HWA HWI

Polling Station(s): HWA – Church on Hyde Park Terrace HWI – School on Quarry Street

Electorate: HWA – TBC HWI – TBC

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Party

Proposal: To redraw the boundary between HWA and HWI with electors on the western edge of HWI being transferred to poll at HWA

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: Amended boundaries as shown on map

Revised Electorate: TBC

Officer’s Comments: None

97/1

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIA MIB MIC

Polling Station(s): MIA – Portable Building on land at junction of Lanshaw View and Town Street, Belle Isle MIB – Portable Building opposite Belle Isle United Reform Church MIC – Belle Isle Branch Library, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle MIG – Portable building, Broom Terrace/Mount

Electorate: MIA – 722 MIB – 510 MIC – 959 MIG – 1892

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal Merge MIA, MIB and MIC all electors will poll at MIC, Belle Isle Branch Library, Aberfield Gate (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: No changes

Officer’s Comments: None

This proposal amended by EWG :- Retain MIA and MIC as separate polling stations.

97/2

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIA MIB MIC

Electorate: MIA – 722 MIB – 510 MIC – 959 MIG – 1892

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal Merge MIA, MIB and MIC all electors will poll at MIC, Belle Isle Branch Library, Aberfield Gate (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: MIB/MIG - 2402

Officer’s Comments: None

This proposal amended by EWG :- Merge MIB with MIG and transfer polling to the Community Room in Broom Nook sheltered housing complex.

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIE MIF

Polling Station(s): MIE – Portable Building on land in Old Run Road at junction of West Grange Drive MIF – Portable Building near junction of East Grange Road and East Grange Rise.

Electorate: MIE – 1207 MIF - 981

Proposal: Representation for MIE electors to vote at West Grange church, Belle Isle Road.

Revised Electorate: MIE/MIF - 2188

Officer’s Comments: None

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Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIM MIN

Polling Station(s): MIM – St Cross Church, Middleton Park Avenue MIN – The Middleton Family Centre, 2 Acre Road

Electorate: MIM – 1251 MIN - 1831

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: MIM to remain unchanged and electors to vote at St Cross Church, Middleton Park Avenue MIN to have an additional polling station with the north of the polling district voting at the old housing office on the corner of Sissons Street and Middleton Park Grove. The south of the polling district to vote at the education centre to the east of Throstle Street. The boundary between the new polling districts would run west along Throstle Lane from Middleton Park Avenue, north up Sissons Terrace and west along Sissons View.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To redraw boundary between MIN1 and MIN2 as shown on map

Revised Electorate: MIN (Old Housing Office) - 1118 MIN (Education Centre) - 731

Officer’s Comments: None

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Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIM MIN

Polling Station(s): MIM – St Cross Church, Middleton Park Avenue MIN - The Middleton Family Centre, 2 Acre Road

Electorate: MIM - 1251 MIN - 1831

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge MIN and MIM with a polling station at Middleton Family Centre, 2 Acre Road.

Revised Electorate: MIN - 3082

Officer’s Comments: None

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Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIF

Polling Station(s): MIF - Portable Building near junction of East Grange Road and East Grange Rise

Electorate: MIF - 981

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: New portable Polling Station to be established

Revised Electorate: MIF - 981

Officer’s Comments: None

Representation withdrawn at EWG meeting on 30th April 2009

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Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIL

Polling Station(s): MIL - Portable Building at junction of Lingwell Road and Eaton Square

Electorate: MIL - 1099

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: New portable Polling Station to be established on Acre Road or near Lingwell Road

Revised Electorate: MIL - 1099

Officer’s Comments: None

Leeds East Constituency

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWH CWM

Polling Station(s): CWH –White Laithe Primary School, (Temporary Classroom) Nabur Drive, Seacroft. CWM –Portable Building, on site of Hebden Green community centre.

Electorate: CWH – 831 CWM - 721

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Cllr Anderson

Proposal: Combine CWH with CWM, Electors to vote at White Laithe Primary School

Revised Electorate: CWH - 1552

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 48/1 For: nil

• Merger would be poorer on distance and create particular difficulties for the elderly • Topography needs to be considered as Hebden Green Community Centre is at the top of a steep hill and no direct bus route to serve many electors • Turnout low

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations. Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place;

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWJ CWK

Polling Station(s): CWJ – St. Gregory’s Social Club, Swarcliffe Drive, Swarcliffe CWK –Swarcdliffe Baptist Church, Swarcliffe Drive, Swarcliffe

Electorate: CWJ – 926 CWK - 995

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Cllr Anderson

Proposal: Combine CWK and CWJ with the loss of either station.

Revised Electorate: CWJ/K - 1921

Officers Comments:

EWG of 30th April 2009 confirmed use of existing St Gregory’s Social club, Swarcliffe Drive as the polling station is to be retained.

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWL CWN

Polling Station(s): CWL –Grimes Dyke Primary School, (Key stage 1 hall), Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe. CWN –Langbar Early Years Centre, Langbar Road, Swarcliffe

Electorate: CWL – 1172 CWN – 584

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Cllr Anderson

Proposal: Combine CWL and CWN with the loss of either station.

Revised Electorate: CWL/N - 1756

Officers Comments:

EWG of 30th April 2009 confirmed use of existing Grimes Dyke Primary School as the polling station to be retained.

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWE

Polling Station(s): CWE – Manston Primary School, (Reception Room), Dennil Road, Crossgates.

Electorate: CWE - 1152

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Cllr Anderson

Proposal: Transfer CWE to the church hall, Church Lane

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 51/1, 51/2 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Disincentive for voters living around Ashfield Terrace, Dennil Crescent and Dennil Road due to increased distance and hilly area, particularly voters who are elderly or disabled

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

Following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, members should have regard to the following criteria:-

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWD

Polling Station(s): CWD - Portable building at junction of Smeaton Approach and Barnard Way

Electorate: CWD - 1078

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move polling station from portable building to permanent building, either John Smeaton Community High School, Smeaton Approach or John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach

Revised Electorate: No Change

Officer’s Comments: Members requested to confirm which building to be identified as polling place.

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWI CWJ CWK

Polling Station(s): CWI – St Gregory’s Youth and Adult Centre, Stanks Gardens, Swarcliffe CWJ –St. Gregory’s Social Club, Swarcliffe Drive, Swarcliffe CWK –Swarcliffe Baptist Church, Swarcliffe Drive, Swarcliffe

Electorate: CWI - 1429 CWJ – 920 CWK - 996

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Move boundary between CWI and CWJ to merge with CWJ and CWK. Merge that part of CWJ east of Eastwood Lane with CWK and the remainder of CWJ with CWI. All electors in the new CWI vote at St Gregory’s Youth and Adult Centre, Stanks Gardens. All electors un CWK vote at Swarecliffe Baptist Church, Swarcliffe Drive.

Revised Electorate: CWI – 1676 CWK - 1669

Officer’s Comments: None

ard: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWH CWM

Polling Station(s): CWH - White Laithe Primary School, (Temporary Classroom) Nabur Drive, Seacroft. CWM - Portable Building, on site of Hebden Green community centre.

Electorate: CWH – 831 CWM - 721

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge CWH with CWM. All electors to vote at portable building on site of Hebden Green Community Centre.

Revised Electorate: CWM - 1552

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Crossgates & Whinmoor

Polling District(s): CWN CWL CWI

Polling Station(s): CWI – St Gregory’s Youth and Adult Centre, Stanks Gardens, Swarcliffe CWL –Grimes Dyke Primary School, (Key Stage 1 Hall), Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe CWN–Langbar Early Years Centre, Langbar Road, Swarcliffe.

Electorate: CWI – 1429 CWL – 1172 CWN– 585

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge CWL with part of CWN. The rest of CWN to merge with CWI. All electors in new CWI vote at St Gregory’s Youth and Adult Centre, Stanks Gardens. All electors in new CWL vote at Grimes Dyke Primary School, Stanks Drive.

Revised Electorate: CWI – 1816 CWL - 1370

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 77/1, 77/2, 77/3 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Large number of residents elderly and disabled • Area has many steep inclines • Inept/poor bus service • Low car ownership • Voters living in Langbar Road and Brayton Approach will see a particular increase in distance to travel to polling station

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHA GHB

Polling Station(s): GHA – Portable building, on car parking area, outside 58 & 60 Gipton approach. GHB –South Gipton community Centre, Coldcotes Road, Gipton

Electorate: GHA – 853 GHB - 1086

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge GHA with GHB. Electors to vote at South Gipton Community Centre, Coldcotes Road. (See also proposal 81)

Revised Electorate: GHA/B - 1951

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHA GHD

Polling Station(s): GHA – Portable Building on car parking area outside 58 and 60 Gipton Approach GHD –Gipton Methodist Church, Oak Tree Place

Electorate: GHA - 853 GHD – 911

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: To correct register error, Transfer electors in St Albans Court from GHD electoral register to GHA register (See also proposal 80).

Revised Electorate: GHA – 865 GHD - 899

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHC GHD

Polling Station(s): GHC –Portable building on land at Briarsdale Heights. GHD –Gipton Methodist Church, Oak Tree Place.

Electorate: GHC – 519 GHD - 911

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: See proposal 84 merge GHJ with part of GHC. The rest of GHC should be merged with GHD.

Revised Electorate: GHD/C - 1229

Officer’s Comments: See attached proposal and map

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHH GHK

Polling Station(s): GHH – Portable building at junction of Foundry Avenue GHK –St Augustines Primary School, Nursery Entrance, St Wilfrids Circus, Harehills

Electorate: GHH – 966 GHK – 880

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move the boundary between GHH and GHK. Move the polling station from its present portable building on North farm Road to Oakwood Primary

Revised Electorate: GHH - 588 GHK - 1256

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHJ GHC

Polling Station(s): GHC –Portable building on land at Briarsdale Heights GHJ – Compton Road Branch Library, Harehills Lane, Harehills

Electorate: GHC – 519 GHJ – 1316

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge GHJ with part of GHC. To vote at Compton Road Branch Library (Also see proposal 82)

Revised Electorate: GHJ/C - 1517

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Gipton & Harehills

Polling District(s): GHE GHL

Polling Station(s): GHE – Bankside Primary School, (Community Room) Markham Avenue, Leeds GHL – Portable building at junction of Bayswater Road and Edgeware Row

Electorate: GHE – 2801 GHL - 1302

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge GHL with part of GHE with a new central polling station at St Aidan’s Church Hall. Remaining 2109 electors in GHE continue to vote at Bankside Primary School

Revised Electorate: GHL - 1994

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSC KSE

Polling Station(s): KSC – Pavilion off Sutton Approach, Killingbeck KSE – Community Centre, Flat 66 The Highways, York Road

Electorate: KSC – 427 KSE – 159

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSC with KSE. Electors to vote at Pavilion Sutton Approach, Killingbeck

Revised Electorate: KSC - 586

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 89/1, 89/2, 89/3, 89/4, 89/5 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Large number of residents elderly, disabled or infirm • Area of new polling station undesirable and residents have fears visiting the area • People in two tower blocks would be better offered a postal vote as substantial number living there are elderly • Significant number will need to travel further • Topography of area must be taken into account as uphill walk • Vehicle access from around Diadem Drive poor • Security of polling station an issue as it is in private ownership • Many voters would have to cross the busy York Road • Proposal rejected in 2007 review Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points; • Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time;

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSG KSH

Polling Station(s): KSG –St Richard’s Church Hall (The Crypt), Kentmere Avenue Seacroft KSH – Our Lady’s RC Primary School (Y6 Classroom), Pigeon Cote Road

Electorate: KSG – 664 KSH – 726

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSG with KSH. Electors to vote at St Richard’s Church Hall (The Crypt), Kentmere Avenue Seacroft

Revised Electorate: KSH - 1390

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 90/1, 90/2, 90/3, 90/4, 90/5, 90/6, 90/7, 90/8 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Current station within reasonable walking distance • Significant number will need to travel further • Large number of residents elderly or disabled • Proposal rejected in 2007 review • Severe topography of ward, built on hillsides • Security of polling station an issue as it is in private ownership

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSI KSJ

Polling Station(s): KSI – Seacroft Congregational Church (Main Hall), Brooklands Avenue KSJ – Portable Building on land near 80 Brooklands Avenue

Electorate: KSI – 1019 KSJ - 634

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSI with KSJ. Electors to vote at Seacroft Congregational Church (Main Hall), Brooklands Avenue

Revised Electorate: KSI - 1653

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSD KSK KSL KSM KSU

Polling Station(s): KSD –Parkway Grange, Ground Floor Unit KSK –The D’Arcy Wilson Memorial Hall, Seacroft Institute, York Road KSL – Denis Healey Centre, Foundry Mill Street, Seacroft KSM –Alston Lane Community Centre, 23 Alston Lane KSU – Portable Building opposite no’s 39 & 41 Inglewood Place

Electorate: KSD – 191 KSK – 1237 KSL – 696 KSM – 905 KSU – 363

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSM with KSD, KSL and part of KSU. All electors to vote at Denis Healey Centre, Foundry Mill Street, Seacroft. The rest of KSU to merge with KSK to vote at existing polling station for KSK.

Revised Electorate: KSD/L/M/U - 1892 KSK/U - 1500

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSR KST

Polling Station(s): KSR – Seacroft Library, Seacroft Crescent KST – Portable Building at junction of Eastdean Drive and Eastdean Rise

Electorate: KSR – 847 KST – 640

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSR with KST. All electors to poll at Seacroft Library.

Revised Electorate: KSR - 1487

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 93/1, 93/2, 93/3, 93/4, 93/5, 93/6, 93/7, 93/8 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Current station within reasonable walking distance • Significant number will need to travel further • Large number of residents elderly or disabled • Proposal rejected in 2007 review • Eastdean Drive KST polling station central to area, KSR at top end of Ward • No direct bus route for elderly • People in KST would have to cross dual carriageway to reach KSR • Topography needs to be considered, built on hillsides

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points;

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSK KSU

Polling Station(s): KSK –The D’Arcy Wilson Memorial Hall, Seacroft Institute KSU –Portable Building opposite no’s 39 & 41 Inglewood Place

Electorate: KSK – 1237 KSU – 363

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSK with the part of KSU not being merged into a new polling district

Revised Electorate: KSK - 1500

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft

Polling District(s): KSP KSS

Polling Station(s): KSP –Portable Building on land adjoining Barncroft Towers KSS –Portable Building on grassed area opposite shopping parade

Electorate: KSP – 620 KSS – 571

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge KSP with KSS. Electors to vote at Portable Building on land adjoining Barncroft Towers

Revised Electorate: KSP - 1191

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Temple Newsam

Polling District(s): TNH TNL

Polling Station(s): TNH - Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre, 81A Wykebeck Mount TNL - Portable Building on land at Neville Garth

Electorate: TNH – 1078 TNL - 576

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor Anderson

Proposal: Combine TNH with TNL. Electors to vote Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre

Revised Electorate: TNH - 1654

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Temple Newsam

Polling District(s): TNI TNK

Polling Station(s): TNI – Halton Moor Community Centre, Neville Road TNK – Portable Building adjacent to 127 Cartmell Drive

Electorate: TNI - 1172 TNK - 779

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor Anderson

Proposal: Merge TNI with TNK. Electors to vote at Halton Moor Community Centre, Neville Road

Revised Electorate: 1951

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Temple Newsam

Polling District(s): TNJ

Polling Station(s): TNJ – Portable Building on grassed area in Oak Road, at entrance to Collin Hall, Sutton Estate

Electorate: TNJ - 862

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Councillor Anderson

Proposal: Transfer TNJ to a new location

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: Portacabin currently sited on grassed area in Oak Road at the entrance to Collin Hall, Sutton Estate, transfer to new location at Temple Newsam Golf Club.

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Ward: Temple Newsam

Polling District(s): TNI TNK

Polling Station(s): TNI – Halton Moor Community Centre, Neville Road TNK – Portable Building adjacent to 127 Cartmell Drive

Electorate: TNI - 1174 TNK - 779

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge TNI and TNK. Electors to vote at Halton Moor Community Centre, Neville Road

Revised Electorate: TNI - 1953

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 102/1, 102/2 For: nil

• Great inconvenience to many constituents • Increase distance many people have to walk to vote • Area of low car ownership with elderly population • Unreliable public transport system in this area

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

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Ward: Temple Newsam

Polling District(s): TNH TNL

Polling Station(s): TNH - Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre, 81A Wykebeck Mount TNL - Portable Building on land at Neville Garth

Electorate: TNH – 1078 TNL - 576

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge TNH and TNL. Electors to vote at Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre, 81A Wykebeck Mount

Revised Electorate: TNH - 1654

Officer’s Comments: None

Leeds North West Constituency

86 Ward: Headingley

Polling District(s): HEA HEB

Polling Station(s): HEA - Headingley Community Centre HEB - Headingley Parish Hall

Electorate: HEA 3366 HEB 2094

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Split HEA into two polling districts, and add 134 electors from HEB to vote at new polling station.

New polling district (HEA2) to vote at Shire Oak Primary School.

Revised Electorate: HEA 2381 HEA2 1119 HEB 1960

Officer’s Comments: None

Leeds West Constituency

Ward: Armley 56

Polling District(s): AMI AMJ

Polling Station(s): AMI - Portable building on land adj to Poplar Mount and Poplar Way. AMJ - Venerable Bede parish centre, Stanningley Road, Bramley.

Electorate: AMI - 898 AMJ - 1410

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge AMI with AMJ, to vote at Venerable Bede Parish Centre.

Revised Electorate: 2308

Officer’s Comments: None

57 Ward: Armley

Polling District(s): AML AMK

Polling Station(s): AML - Portable building, on car park near junction of Spring Valley Crescent. AMK – Bramley WMC, 68 Elder Road, Bramley.

Electorate: AMK – 843 AML – 671

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge AMK with AML to vote at Bramley WMC.

Revised Electorate: 1514

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Armley

Polling District(s): AMM AMN

Polling Station(s): AMM -Raynville Primary School, (I.T. suite/library), Cross Aston Grove, Bramley AMN –Bramley Christian Church, 29 Snowden Crescent, Bramley

Electorate: AMM – 1019 AMN - 567

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge AMM with AMN to vote at Raynville Primary School.

Revised Electorate: 1586

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Bramley & Stanningley

Polling District(s): BSD BSJ

Polling Station(s): BSD –Bramley Branch Library, Hough Lane, Bramley BSJ – Portable building on parking area at junction with Rossefield approach.

Electorate: BSD – 1413 BSJ – 1111

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge BSD with BSJ to vote at Bramley Branch Library.

Revised Electorate: 2524

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Bramley & Stanningley

Polling District(s): BSC BSK

Polling Station(s): BSC – Hollybush Primary School, (Beauty Suite), Annexe Buildings, Landseer Mount BSK – Bramley Community Centre, (Hall), Waterloo Lane, Bramley

Electorate: BSC – 1078 BSK - 698

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party.

Proposal: Merge BSK with BSC to vote at Hollybush Primary School.

Revised Electorate: 1776

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Farnley & Wortley

Polling District(s): FWA FWK

Polling Station(s): FWA –Portable building on land near Oldfield Lane, at junction with Roseneath Place. FWK - Highfield Methodist Church, Highfield Avenue, Wortley

Electorate: FWA – 737 FWK - 778

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Farnley and Wortley Councillors.

Proposal: Merge FWA & FWK to vote at Highfield Methodist Church.

Revised Electorate: 1515

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Farnley & Wortley

Polling District(s): FWA FWK

Polling Station(s): FWA –Portable building on land near Oldfield Lane, at junction with Roseneath Place. FWK - Highfield Methodist Church, Highfield Avenue, Wortley

Electorate: FWA – 737 FWK - 778

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Merge FWA & FWK to vote at Highfield Methodist Church.

Revised Electorate: 1515

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Farnley & Wortley

Polling District(s): FWB

Polling Station(s): FWB –Portable Building on land adjacent to Gamble Hill Croft, at junction of Gamble Hill View.

Electorate: FWB - 886

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move Polling Station for FWB from a portable building to Greenhill Primary School, off Gamble Hill Drive.

Revised Electorate: Unchanged.

Officer Comments: Above proposal subject to availability and suitability of school.

Ward: Kirkstall

Polling District(s): KIC

Polling Station(s): KIC - St Stephens Parish Hall (Main Hall), Norman Street Kirkstall

Electorate: KIC - 3313

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Create new polling station at the Kirkstall Brewery Student residences, the rest of KIC would continue to vote at present KIC polling station.

Revised Electorate: KIC – 2295 KIC2 – 1018

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 96/1, 96/2, 96/3, 96/4, 96/5, 96/6, 96/7, 96/8, 96/9/ 96/10, 96/11 For: nil

• Kirkstall Brewery is a private gated site • Not possible for canvassers to gain entry or deliver election material • Elections officers would find it difficult to control behaviour of residents in relation to advertising, alcohol, disturbance, noise, undue influence • Polling stations should not be closely associated with particular sectional groups, this could distort electoral process • A polling station on public land outside Brewery site offers no advantage over existing location which is very convenient • Present polling station on route for students making their way to and from Beckett Park site • Grossly unfair for residents, many who are elderly or infirm, to have to walk further than younger students to vote • Published map shows proposed location in BHS development • Kirkstall Brewery has long track record of poor compliance with electoral law, as many candidates have experienced difficulty access site during previous elections • Entire populate of Brewery changes over half-way through each electoral year which means ex-residents could be barred from voting at this location if and election were held between June and February • No significant advantage over existing arrangements • Alternative suggestion for new polling station could be Kirkstall Sports Centre • Polling stations should be in neutral locations • Suspect only currently about 16 legally registered voters in the brewery flats • Mail is only delivered if it is room specific • Significant proportion of international students living at brewery

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to create a new polling station, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

• Disparities between polling districts to make them more comparable in terms of number of polling places and number of electors per polling place;

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time; • The polling place should not be difficult to locate and should be close to where most of the electors in the polling district live;

Other Relevant Comments

Members should also have regard to the correspondence attached which gives confirmation that there will be unfettered access to the polling station for voters, political parties, candidates, agents and elections officials.

The site has been inspected and has a suitable room for polling purposes.

The university have confirmed to elections staff that the role of the security staff is to guide people to the polling station whilst ensuring the security of the remainder of the site.

In response to any concerns regarding denial of access to those entitled to enter, the Polling Station Inspector will be instructed to make regular inspections to ensure access arrangements are operating satisfactorily. The Presiding Officer will be briefed accordingly and will be advised to report any concerns.

It should be noted that this is analogous to the use of a school for polling purposes and many of our schools are secure premises.

Morley & Outwood Constituency 115

Ward: Ardsley & Robin Hood

Polling District(s): ARA ARE

Polling Station(s): ARA - The Old Halfway House, Leeds Road, Robin Hood ARE - Thorpe Social Centre, Winthorpe Avenue, Thorpe

Electorate: ARA - 2248 ARE - 1146

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Revised proposal agreed at EWG 17/04/09

Transfer electors in the North East corner of polling district ARE to polling district ARA. Electors to vote at the Old Halfway House, Leeds Road, Robin Hood.

Revised Electorate: ARA – 2338 ARE - 1056

Officer’s Comments: None

115A

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIK MIL

Polling Station(s): MIK - Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre, Cranmore Drive MIL – Portable Building at junction of Lingwell Road and Eaton Square

Electorate: MIK - 1411 MIL - 1161

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Revised proposal agreed at EWG 17/04/09

To address the problem created by new building developments in polling district MIK and MIL and the building of a new road. Alter the existing boundary between MIK and MIL.

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIL

Polling Station(s): MIL – Portable Building at junction of Lingwell Road and Eaton Square, Leeds

Electorate: MIL - 1156

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Electors to vote at South Leeds Family Learning Centre. Dispense with Portable Building at Lingwell Road

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: None

101

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIK MIO

Polling Station(s): MIK – Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre, Cranmore Drive, Belle Isle MIO - Portable Building near junction of Melton Avenue and Sharp Lane, Leeds

Electorate: MIK – 1411 MIO - 501

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party

Proposal: Move polling station for MIO from present portable building to Sharp Lane Primary School. Move the boundary between MIO and MIK

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None

121

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MIK MIO

Polling Station(s): MIK - Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre, Cranmore Drive, Belle Isle MIO - Portable Building near junction of Melton Avenue and Sharp Lane, Leeds

Electorate: MIK - 1411 MIO - 500

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Move polling station for MIO from present portable building to Sharp Lane Primary School. Move the boundary between MIO and MIK

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None

122

Ward: Middleton Park

Polling District(s): MII

Polling Station(s): MII – Middleton St Mary’s C/E Primary School,Moor Flatts Road

Electorate: MII - 1478

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Transfer polling station to the Parochial Hall (see original submission)

Revised Electorate: MII - 1478

Officer’s Comments: None

Morley North

Polling District(s): MNC – Morley Town Council (Scatcherd Ward) MNH – Morley Town Council (Churwell Ward)

Polling Station(s): MNC – St Peters Church Hall, at the junction of Victoria Road and Rooms Lane MNH – Portable Building at junction of Westwood Side and Wood Cross

Electorate: MNC – 2815 MNH - 1850

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Transfer electors in Chestnut Gardens and Chestnut View (MNH) to MNC (Electors would transfer to Scatcherd Ward from Churwell Ward of Morley Town Council

Revised Electorate:

Officer Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the1983 Act:-

Ward: Morley North

Polling District(s): MNF – Drighlington Parish Council (East Ward)

Polling Station(s): MNF - Portable Building at junction of Wakefield Road and Oakwell Road

Electorate: MNF – 821

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Replace Portable Building with Polling Station at Moorside Methodist Church, Moorside Road

Revised Electorate: Unchanged

Officers Comments: Above proposal subject to availability and suitability of Methodist church.

29 Ward: Morley North

Polling District(s): MNG – Gildersome Parish Council

Polling Station(s): MNG – Portable Building at junction of Church Avenue and Springbank Road

Electorate: MNG - 1583

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Replace Portable Building with Polling Station at St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Street

Revised Electorate: Unchanged

Officers Comments: Above proposal subject to availability and suitability of Church Hall.

Ward: Morley North

Polling District(s): MNH – Morley Town Council (Churwell Ward)

Polling Station(s): MNH –Portable Building at junction of Westwood Side and Wood Cross

Electorate: MNH - 1850

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Replace Portable Building with Polling Station at Churwell Primary School , Westwood Side.

Revised Electorate: Unchanged

Officers Comments: Above proposal subject to availability and suitability of Primary School

Ward: Morley North

Polling District(s): MNI – Morley Town Council (Churwell Ward)

Polling Station(s): MNI – Portable Building near junction of Hepworth Avenue and William Street

Electorate: MNI – 1687

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Replace Portable Building with polling transferred to St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Elland Road

Revised Electorate: MNI - 1687

Officers Comments: Above proposal subject to availability and suitability of St Brigid’s Catholic Church.

Ward: Morley South

Polling District(s): MSD – Morley Town Council (Central Ward) MSI – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward)

Polling Station(s): MSD – Morley Town Hall, Queen Street MSI - Sports Club, Glenn Road

Electorate: MSD – 1593 MSI – 1078

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Alter MSD boundary to take in land from MSI (Electors would transfer Morley Town Council Topcliffe Ward to Central Ward)

Revised Electorate:

Officers comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the 1983 Act:-

Ward: Morley South

Polling District(s): MSE – Morley Town Council (Central Ward) MSJ – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward)

Polling Station(s): MSE – Peel Street Centre, (Youth Club), Melbourne Street MSJ – Newlands Primary School, access via Albert Drive

Electorate: MSE – 1341 MSJ - 2394

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Alter boundary between MSE and MSJ to take in Lewisham Grove (Electors would transfer from Morley Town Council Topcliffe Ward to Central Ward) see 36 below.

Revised Electorate:

Officers Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the 1983 Act:-

Ward: Morley South

Polling District(s): MSF – Morley Town Council (Teale Ward) MSJ – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward)

Polling Station(s): MSF – Newlands Methodist Church, Albert Drive MSJ – Newlands Primary School, access via Albert Drive

Electorate: MSF- 1199 MSJ -2390

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Correct register error to move Sandringham Close and Sandringham Fold to MSF from MSJ

Revised Electorate:

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Morley South

Polling District(s): MSD – Morley Town Council (Central Ward) MSI – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward)

Polling Station(s): MSD – Morley Town Hall, Queen Street MSI – Sports Club, Glenn Road

Electorate: MSD - 1593 MSI - 1078

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: Alter boundary between MSI and MSD to take an area from MSI to MSD (Electors would transfer from Morley Town Council Topcliffe Ward to Central Ward).

Revised Electorate:

Officers Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the 1983 Act:-

Ward: Morley South

Polling District(s): MSE – Morley Town Council (Central Ward) MSI – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward) MSJ – Morley Town Council (Topcliffe Ward)

Polling Station(s): MSE –Peel Street Centre, (Youth Club), Melbourne Street MSI – Sports Club, Glenn Road MSJ –Newlands Primary School, access via Albert Drive

Electorate: MSE - 1342 MSI - 1078 MSJ - 2390

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Morley Borough Independents

Proposal: See 33 and 34 above and alter mapped boundary with MSI to take in electors already on MSJ register.

Revised Electorate:

Officers Comments: Members are requested to note the requirements of the 1983 Act:-

Leeds North East Constituency

Ward: Alwoodley 38

Polling District(s): ALC ALI

Polling Station(s): ALC – Tree Tops Community Centre, Squirrel Way, Shadwell ALI – Portable Building adj to 2 Birchwood Ave.

Electorate: ALC – 2855 ALI - 845

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Merge ALI with ALC to vote at ALC Poling Station

Revised Electorate: ALC - 3700

Officer’s Comments: see also proposal 26 and 104

104

Ward: Alwoodley

Polling District(s): ALC ALI

Polling Station(s): ALC – Tree Tops Community Centre, Squirrel Way, Shadwell ALI – Portable Building adj to 2 Birchwood Ave.

Electorate: ALC – 2855 ALI - 845

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Merge ALC with ALI and retain existing ALC polling station.

Revised Electorate: ALC - 3700

Officer’s Comments: See also proposal 26 and 38

Ward: Alwoodley

Polling District(s): ALC ALI

Polling Station(s): ALC – Tree Tops Community Centre, Squirrel Way, Shadwell ALI – Portable Building adj to 2 Birchwood Ave.

Electorate: ALC – 2855 ALI - 845

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Alwoodley Councillors

Proposal: Merge ALI with ALC all electors to vote at ALC Polling Station

Revised Electorate: ALC – 3700

Officers Comments: Members are asked to note, that this also covers proposal number: 38 Submitted on behalf of the Conservative Party 104 Submitted on behalf of Leeds Democrats.

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAFX CAFY CAH

Polling Station(s): CAFX/Y – Harehills Lane Baptist Church Hall, 13 Hilton Place CAH – Chapeltown Community Nursery, Reginald Street

Electorate: CAFX - 203 CAFY - 1400 CAH - 993

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group.

Proposal: To redraw the boundary between CAH and CAFY to the east of Chapeltown Road, (original proposal amended at EWG).

Revised Electorate: CAFX - 203 CAFY – 1694 CAH – 699

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 41/10, 41/11

• Increased distance will create disincentive to vote particularly for elderly • Area of traditionally low turnout • Proposals would create very high electorate for CAF • Full public consultation on any changes required

For: 41/1, 41/2, 41/3, 41/4, 41/5, 41/6, 41/7, 41/8, 41/9,

• Reduction in polling places gives better average number of polling stations and reduces costs • Removal of portable buildings gives better access to disabled • Historical low turnout so no capacity issues at peak times

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations. Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

Other Relevant Comments

This also covers proposal 107 submitted by Liberal Democrats

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAA, CAB

Polling Station(s): CAA –Community Building, Beckhill Garth, Meanwood CAB – Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Potternewton Mount, Potternewton.

Electorate: CAA – 706 CAB - 1229

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Merge CAB with CAA, retain CAB polling station with all electors voting at Potternewton Lane Primary school.

Revised Electorate: CAB - 1935

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 39/10, 39/11

• Increased distance and topography of area will create disincentive to vote • Much of electorate dependant on public transport • Electorate living in deprived area • Elderly voters would have difficulty with steep hills • Full public consultation on any changes required

For: 39/1, 39/2, 39/3, 39/4, 39/5, 39/6, 39/7, 39/8, 39/9,

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • Disparities between polling districts to make them more comparable in terms of number of polling places and number of electors per polling place; • Capability of the polling place to cope with peaks of electors allocated to it

Other Relevant Comments

Also covers proposal 105 submitted on behalf of Liberal Democrat Party.

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAD CAE

Polling Station(s): CAD –Methodist Youth, and Community Centre, Town Street, Chapel Allerton CAE – Portable Building on land in Gledhow Park Avenue at the junction with Gledhow Park Drive

Electorate: CAD – 2794 CAE – 1123

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Incorporate area south of Church Lane and Gledhow Lane into CAE (see original proposals) and find new location for portakabin in CAE.

Revised Electorate: CAD – 2369 CAE – 1548

Officer Comments: No alternative polling station has been identified for CAE. This also covers proposal 106 submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats.

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAH CAJ

Polling Station(s): CAH – Chapeltown Community Nursery, Reginald Street. CAJ – Prince Philip Centre, Scott Hall Avenue

Electorate: CAH – 993 CAJ - 791

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group.

Proposal: Merge remainder of CAH with CAJ (see original proposals) with all electors polling at Chapeltown comm.. Nursery. Original proposal amended at EWG.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To remove the area south of St Philip’s Playing Fields to poll at CAL

Revised Electorate: CAH – 1490

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 43/10

• Increased distance would create disincentive to vote particularly for elderly and those with no transport, made worse due to topography • Prince Phillip Centre is a well established polling place which has served community for over 25 years • Full public consultation on any changes required

For: 43/1, 43/2, 43/3, 43/4, 43/5, 43/6, 43/7, 43/8, 43/9,

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations. Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time; • The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place; • Disturbance to electors which would be caused by alteration of polling places which have been used for a long period of time; • Capability of the polling place to cope with peaks of electors allocated to it.

Other Relevant Comments

This also covers proposal 109, submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats. Members are asked to refer to proposals 41/107, which deal with previous split of PD CAH.

105

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAA CAB

Polling Station(s): CAA –Community Building, Beckhill Garth, Meanwood CAB –Millfield Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Potternewton Mount, Potternewton.

Electorate: CAA – 706 CAB - 1229

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats.

Proposal: Merge CAB with CAA, retain CAB polling station

Revised Electorate: CAB - 1935

Officer’s Comments: This covers submission 39

106

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAD CAE

Polling Station(s): CAD – Methodist Youth, and Community Centre, Town Street, Chapel Allerton CAE - Portable Building on land in Gledhow Park Avenue at the junction with Gledhow Park Drive

Electorate: CAD – 2794 CAE – 1123

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Remove area south of Church Lane and Gledhow Lane and incorporate into enlarged CAE.

Revised Electorate: CAD – 2369 CAE - 1548

Officer’s Comments: See also proposal 40

109

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAH CAJ

Polling Station(s): CAH –Chapeltown Community Nursery, Reginald Street. CAJ – Prince Philip Centre, Scott Hall Avenue

Electorate: CAH – 997 CAJ - 792

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats.

Proposal: Merge CAH and CAJ, removing CAH spur which crosses Chapeltown Road

Revised Electorate: CAH/J - 1693

Officer’s Comments: None

116

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAE

Polling Station(s): CAE – Portable building, on land in Gledhow Park Avenue, at the junction of Gledhow Park Drive

Electorate: CAE – 1124 CAI (part) – 330

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Redraw CAE boundary along Harehills Lane, (See original proposal) Transferring electors currently in polling district CAI into CAE to poll at portable building.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: Amended boundaries as shown on map

Revised Electorate: CAE – 1454

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 116/1, 116/2, 116/3, 116/4, 116/5, 116/6

• Adverse land levels and hills in this area

For: 116/8, 116/9

• Improves distance voters in Manston gate would have to travel to vote • Improves access for elderly and disabled • Ensures voters do not have to cross Harehills Lane and Chapeltown Road

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

Following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

107

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAFX CAFY CAH

Polling Station(s): CAFX/Y – Harehills Lane Baptist Church Hall, 13 Hilton Place CAH – Chapeltown Community Nursery, Reginald Street

Electorate: CAFX - 203 CAFY - 1400 CAH - 993

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Add in “spur” of CAH east of Chapeltown Road to make a new boundary.

Revised Electorate: CAFY - 1694 CAH - 699 CAFX - 203

Officer’s Comments: See proposal 41

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAG CAK

Polling Station(s): CAG – Hillcrest Primary School, (Hamilton Terrace Entrance), Chapeltown. CAK – Holy Rosary & St Anne's Catholic Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Leopold Street.

Electorate: CAG – 1138 CAG/X - 110 CAK – 556 CAK/X – 73

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group.

Proposal: Merge Polling Districts CAG with CAK, all electors to poll at Hillcrest Primary School. Original Proposal amended at EWG.

Revised Electorate: CAGY – 1694 CAGX – 183

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 42/10, 42/11

• Disincentive to vote particularly for elderly and those with no transport • Proposals would create very high combined electorate, increasing pressure on CAG, potentially causing delays at peak times • Increased distance to travel • Only bus service runs up Chapeltown Road which is not convenient for Hillcrest School • Area of low turnout • Full public consultation on any changes required

For: 42/1, 42/2, 42/3, 42/4, 42/5, 42/6, 42/7, 42/8, 42/9,

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations, Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, Members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

Other Relevant Comments

CAGX & CAKX cannot be merged as they are different parliamentary constituencies. However polling arrangements can be transferred to Hillcrest Primary school. This also covers proposal 108 submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats.

108

Ward: Chapel Allerton

Polling District(s): CAG CAK

Polling Station(s): CAG – Hillcrest Primary School, (Hamilton Terrace Entrance), Chapeltown. CAK – Holy Rosary & St Annes Catholic Primary School, (Nursery Unit), Leopold Street.

Electorate: CAG – 1248 CAK - 629

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats.

Proposal: Merge CAG and CAK, retain site of CAG Polling Station.

Revised Electorate: CAG - 1877

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOA

Polling Station(s): MOA - Portable Building fronting hair by Caz & Co. Hairdressers, 173 Stonegate Road

Electorate: MOA - 2063

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Create a new polling district for 1178 electors to the west of Tonge Lane in polling district MOA with a new polling station at Cardinal Heenan High School. The remainder of electors in MOA continue to vote at the portacabin.

Revised Electorate: MOA – 885 MOA/2 - 1178

Officer’s Comments: See also proposal 110

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOB MOG

Polling Station(s): MOB –Moortown Baptist Church (Music Room), 204 King Lane Leeds MOG –Portable Building near site of former Brackenhurst APH, Fieldhouse Close

Electorate: MOB – 1136 MOG – 856

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Merge MOB with MOG. With all electors to vote at MOB, Moortown Baptist Church

Revised Electorate: MOB - 1992

Officer Comments

Précis of Representations Received

Against: 45/5

• MOG has high proportion of elderly voters who can access Fieldhouses easily • Baptist Church is not central and not an easy site to access • New polling station located at centre of baseline of a large triangle dissected by main roads Stonegate Road, Scotthall Road, King Lane, Street Lane.

For: 45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 45/6, 45/7, 45/8, 45/9, 45/10, 45/11

• Small portacabin off Scotthall Road for MOB is totally unsuitable • MOB covers very small polling district • Makes sense to have permanent building at nearby Baptist Church MOG • Reduced costs removing portacabin

Relevant Review Criteria to be Considered

As the proposal is to merge the above polling stations. Members should have regard to the following criteria:-

However, following consideration of the matters raised in the representations, members should also have regard to the following criteria:-

• The topography of the area should be taken into account including availability of public transport for electors having to travel distances to the polling place • Disparities between polling districts to make them more comparable in terms of number of polling places and number of electors per polling place; • There should not be major barriers between the voters and their polling place. Major roads, rivers and the like can therefore be considered as starting points for polling district boundaries unless there is good quality, accessible crossing points;

Other Relevant Comments

This also covers proposal 111 submitted on behalf of Leeds Lib Dems.

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOD

Polling Station(s): MOD - Portable Building on car park, Carr Manor High School

Electorate: MOD - 3416

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: Move polling station from portable building into school

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: None (See also proposal 112)

110

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOA

Polling Station(s): MOA - Portable Building fronting hair by Caz & Co. Hairdressers, 173 Stonegate Road

Electorate: MOA - 2063

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Create a new polling district for 1178 electors to the west of Tonge lane in polling district MOA with a new polling station at Cardinal Heenan High School. The remainder of electors in MOA continue to vote at the portacabin

Revised Electorate: MOA - 885 MOA/2 - 1178

Officer’s Comments: See proposal 44

Above proposal is subject to confirmation of availability and suitability of the School

112

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOD

Polling Station(s): MOD - Portable Building on car park, Carr Manor High School

Electorate: MOD - 3416

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Move polling station from portable station into school

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: See also proposal 46

111

Ward: Moortown

Polling District(s): MOB MOG

Polling Station(s): MOB –Moortown Baptist Church (Music Room), 204 King Lane Leeds MOG –Portable Building near site of former Brackenhurst APH, Fieldhouse Close

Electorate: MOB – 1136 MOG – 856

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Merge MOB with MOG. Retain MOB polling station

Revised Electorate: MOB - 1992

Officer’s Comments: None

Ward: Roundhay

Polling District(s): ROA ROB ROC

Polling Station(s): ROA -Portable Building, in Brackenwood Green near junction with Brackenwood Drive ROB -Lidgett Park Methodist Church Hall, Lidgett Place ROC - St Edmunds Parochial Hall, Lidgett Park Road

Electorate: ROA – 1535 ROB - 577 ROC - 2966

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Conservative Party

Proposal: Merge ROA with ROB. Electors to vote at Lidgett Park Methodist Church. Incorporate area west of Lidgett Lane from ROC into new polling district. (see original proposals) All electors in new polling district to vote at either Gledhow Primary School, (if available) or Lidgett Park Methodist. Remaining 2797 electors in ROC continue to vote at St Edmunds Parochial Hall.

Revised Electorate: ROA – 2281 ROC - 2797

Officer’s Comments: This covers proposal 113 submitted on behalf of Leeds Lib Dems.

113

Ward: Roundhay

Polling District(s): ROA ROB ROC

Electorate: ROA – 1535 ROB - 577 ROC - 2966

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of Leeds Liberal Democrats

Proposal: Merge ROA with ROB. Incorporate area west of Lidgett Lane from ROC into new polling district. Electors to vote at Gledhow Primary School

Revised Electorate: ROA – 2281 ROC - 2797

Officer’s Comments: None

Pudsey Constituency

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Ward: Calverley & Farsley

Polling District(s):

Polling Station(s):

Electorate:

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: Three polling stations are needed rather than two in Farsley

Revised Electorate:

Officer’s Comments: Not progressed due to lack of information

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Ward: Guiseley and Rawdon

Polling District(s): GRA GRB GRC GRD

Polling Station(s): GRA – Hawksworth C of E Primary School GRB – Green Meadows School, Back Lane GRC – Scout Head Quarters, adjacent to St Oswald’s Primary School GRD – Guiseley Infants School, Nursery Unit, Oxford Road

Electorate: GRA – 691 GRB – 3241 GRC – 2451 GRD - 2564

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Party

Proposal: To alter the polling district boundaries of the above polling districts and create 2 new polling districts. Electors to vote at:- GRB/1 - Tranmere Park Primary School. GRB/2 – Green Meadows School (No change) GRC – Scout Hut adj to St Oswalds Primary School (No change) GRD – Guiseley Infants School (no change)

Revised Electorate: GRA _ 371 GRB – 645 GRB/1 – 1624 GRB/2 – 1947 GRC and part GRD – 2159 GRD less part GRC - 2201

Officer’s Comments: None.

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Ward: Horsforth

Polling District(s): HOD – Horsforth Town Council (Victoria Ward)

Polling Station(s): HOD –Horsforth Featherbank Infants School, Featherbank Avenue, Horsforth

Electorate: HOD – 3886

Proposal: New polling stations for HOD

Revised Electorate: HOD1 – 1600 HOD2 - 2286

Officer’s Comments:

Additional information given to EWG of 30th April 2009, divide HOD by the A65 (New Road Side) Electors to North HOD1, voting at existing polling station. Electors to South HOD2 voting at New Laithes Junior school.

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Ward: Horsforth

Polling District(s): HOGX – Horsforth Town Council (Broadfields Ward)

Polling Station(s): HOGX – Broadfields Aged Persons Home, King George Road, Horsforth

Electorate: HOGX – 2984

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Labour Group

Proposal: A new polling station situated in St James’s Parish Church HOGX

Revised Electorate: No change

Officer’s Comments: None

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Ward: Horsforth

Polling District(s): HOE (Horsforth Town Council) (Hall Park Ward)

Polling Station(s): HOE – Central Methodist Church

Electorate: HOE – 3771

Proposal: Divide HOE

Revised Electorate: HOE/1 – 2159 HOE/2 – 1612

Officer’s Comments: None

Additional information given to EWG of 30th April 2009, divide HOE using Fink Hill/Church Road/Church Avenue as boundary. Electors to west (HOE/2) voting at St Margaret’s Church meeting room, Church Avenue with electors to east (HOE1) voting at existing polling station at Central Methodist Church.

Ward: Pudsey

Polling District(s): PSE PSI PSJ

Polling Station(s): PSE – Park Spring Primary School, Wellstone Avenue PSI - Swinnow Primary School, Swinnow Road PSJ - Christ the Saviour Church, Swinnow Lane

Electorate: PSE - 1752 PSI - 2016 PSJ - 1022

The following proposal has been submitted on behalf of the Conservative Group

Proposal: To transfer electors south of Swinnow Road in polling districts PSI and PSJ to polling district PSE. These electors to vote at Park Spring Primary School, Wellstone Avenue. The remainder of polling districts PSI and PSJ to merge with all electors voting at Swinnow Primary School, Swinnow Road.

Proposal amended by EWG

New Proposal: To create two polling districts from PSE, PSI and PSJ and transfer polling from the school in PSE to the church on Swinnow Lane

Revised Electorate: To be confirmed

Officer’s Comments: None