Review of Polling Districts and Polling Stations
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REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND POLLING STATIONS POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED CENTRAL WARD AA Red Cross Hall, Haven Bridge Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Road, Boston AB Boston Baptist Church, High The hall is has restricted access particularly for Councillor Mike Gilbert – Ward Street, Boston the disabled and is small and cramped for polling Member staff. It is recommended that the polling station Basically the south portion of for the polling district be changed to St. Thomas’ Central Ward on Wyberton Low Church Hall, which would also benefit those Road have to travel to the top voters residing in the southern part of the ward. end of High Street for the polling station at the Baptist Church. Suggested combining with station at St. Thomas’ Church Hall. Councillor Alison Austin – South Ward Member Could the polling station at St. Thomas’ Church Hall also serve some of Central Ward? Those people living in Linley Drive but are Central Ward rather than South ward have to walk through the grounds of St. Thomas’ Hall and then a further ¾ mile to reach their own station at the Baptist Church. POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED COASTAL WARD KA Village Hall, David’s Lane, Whilst venue is not ideal due to age and condition Benington Parish Council Benington of the building, there is no alternative Suitable venue locationwithin the parish – No change KB The Lounge, Evergreens, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Butterwick Parish Council School Lane, Butterwick Satisfactory Venue KC Church Hall, Priory Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Freiston Parish Council Freiston The current polling station is most satisfactory KD Leisure Centre, Main Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Leverton FENSIDE WARD BA Fenside Community Centre, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Councillor Sheila Newell – Ward Taverner Road, Boston Member This is a large ward and to have a convenient polling station helps voter turnout. This is essential for democracy. I support retention of both polling stations. BB St. Christopher’s Church Venue is suitable for purpose – No change As above. Centre, Fenside Road, Boston FISHTOFT WARD LA Rochford Tower Hall, Rochford Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Tower Lane, Fishtoft LB Hawthorn Tree School, Toot Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Lane, Fishtoft LC Rochford Tower Hall, Rochford Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Tower Lane, Fishtoft LD Pavilion, Playing Fields, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Church Green Road, Fishtoft LE St. Nicholas’ Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Fishtoft Road, Boston POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED FIVE VILLAGE WARD MA Village Hall, Church Lane, Whilst venue is not ideal, there is no alternative None. Algarkirk location within the Parish – No change MB Village Hall, Cemetery Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Bicker MC Village Hall, Main Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Fosdyke MD Community Room, Fourfields Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Sutterton Parish Council School, Sutterton School is suitable for Sutterton residents ME Village Hall, Main Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Wigtoft FRAMPTON AND HOLME WARD NA Frampton Village Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Middlegate Road, Frampton NB / OAN Church Room, Kirton Holme Whilst venue is not ideal, there is no alternative Kirton Parish Council location in the Parish - No change Polling station is satisfactory KIRTON WARD OB / OC Town Hall, Station Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Kirton Parish Council Kirton Polling station is satisfactory POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED NORTH WARD CA / CB Holy Trinity Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Spilsby Road, Boston LFC High School, Spilsby Road, Venue has restricted access for disabled and no None. Boston parking facilities on site which makes it difficult for voters. Recommendation to move polling station to Holy Trinity Church Hall, which has sufficient space to accommodate 3 stations if necessary. OLD LEAKE AND WRANGLE WARD PA / PB Community Centre, Furlongs Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Old Leake Parish Council Lane, Old Leake We are happy with the current location. Councillor Maureen Dennis – Ward Member Both polling stations are suitable. PC Village Hall, Wrangle Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Wrangle Parish Council No problems at Wrangle POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED PILGRIM DA New Drill Hall, Main Ridge, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Cllr Ruskin – Ward Member Boston Both are very well situated for the residents of Pilgrim Ward. DB Haven Gallery, 2 South Whilst venue is suitable for purpose, it lacks Square, Boston parking facilities on site which causes difficulties As above. for both polling station staff and voters and the room used as a polling station is situated on the first floor of the building away from public view. – Retain for the present but investigate options for alternative location within the polling district. SKIRBECK EA / EB Richmond House, Freiston Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Road, Boston EC St. Nicholas C of E School, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Woad Farm Road, Boston ED St. Nicholas Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Fishtoft Road, Boston SOUTH FA St. Thomas’ Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. London Road, Boston FB St. Thomas’ School, Wyberton Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Low Road, Boston STANILAND NORTH GA / GB Zion Methodist Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Brothertoft Road, Boston POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED STANILAND SOUTH HA / HB / Staniland Primary School, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Cllr Martin Clarkson – Ward HC Peck Avenue, Boston Member Staniland Primary School is adequate for purposes of an election. There are facilities, such as a hall and all necessary furniture, as well as adequate parking available on the premises. SWINESHEAD AND HOLLAND FEN QA Toftstead Primary School, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Amber Hill Parish Council Amber Hill Ideal position QB Parish Hall, Holland Fen Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Holland Fen with Brothertoft Parish Council Current polling stations are perfectly suitable. QC Brothertoft Village Hall Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Holland Fen with Brothertoft Parish Council Current polling stations are perfectly suitable. QD / QE Swineshead Village Hall Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Holland Fen with Brothertoft Parish Council Current polling stations are perfectly suitable. WEST IA Boston West CP School, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Councillor Brenda Owen – Ward Sussex Avenue, Boston Member I believe Boston West School is probably the best venue as a polling station for the West Ward. POLLING POLLING STATION RETURNING OFFICER’S PROPOSALS REPRESENTATIONS DISTRICT RECEIVED WITHAM JA Centenary Methodist Church Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Hall, Red Lion Street, Boston JB St. Mary’s Church Hall, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Horncastle Road, Boston JC The Lounge, Witham Court, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Brady Street, Boston JD Park Primary School, Robin Venue is suitable for purpose – No change None. Hood’s Walk, Boston WYBERTON RA / RB / Parish Hall, London Road, Venue is suitable for purpose – No change Councillor John Storry – Ward RC /RD Wyberton Member Centrally located; easily accessible; a different location would put many more voters to inconvenience to benefit a few; additional polling stations would not be cost effective. Wyberton Parish Council The Parish Hall is suitable for polling stations. .