Polling district and polling station review

We are conducting our regular review of polling districts and polling stations. We would like to hear your views.

In accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983 and the Electoral Administration Act 2013, local authorities must undertake a review of all polling districts and polling places used for parliamentary elections every five years. It is also possible to undertake interim reviews when required. 

In addition to compulsory reviews, local authorities may also conduct additional reviews at other points, depending on local circumstances. Additional local reviews do not affect the timetable for compulsory reviews.

The purpose of a Polling District and Polling Places review is to ensure voters have reasonable and practical facilities for voting and that, as far as is reasonable and practicable, polling places are accessible to all electors and meet the needs of disabled persons.

What is a polling district? 

A polling district is a geographical area created by the sub-division of a UK Parliamentary constituency for the purposes of a UK Parliamentary election.

In England, each parish is to be a separate polling district and, in Wales, each community should be a separate polling district unless there are special circumstances. 

This means that a parish or community must not be in a polling district which has a part of either a different parish or community within it, or any un-parished part of the local authority area within it, unless special circumstances apply. 

Those special circumstances could arise if, for example, the parish/community has only a small number of electors and it is not practicable for the parish to be its own polling district.

What is a polling place? 

A polling place is the building or area in which polling stations will be selected by the (A)RO. A polling place within a polling district must be designated so that polling stations are within easy reach of all electors from across the polling district.

What is a polling station? 

A polling station is the room or area within the polling place where voting takes place. Unlike polling districts and polling places which are fixed by the local authority, polling stations are chosen by the relevant RO for the election.

Current reviews: 

Interim review for the Longbeck, Skelton East and Wheatlands Wards

A Polling Districts and Polling Places Review is required following the completion of the Community Governance Review, which approved changes to the parish boundaries of Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council. As legislation requires each parish to form a separate polling district, the current arrangements no longer comply with statutory requirements. Accordingly, amendments to the polling district boundaries are necessary.

The notice of review can be found below: 

The current polling districts and polling stations can be viewed using the RCBC Public Mapping Application (arcgis.com) using the layer selection box at the side of the page by ticking “Polling Stations” and “Polling Boundaries” - Maps | Redcar and Cleveland or by downloading the pdf images below 

The (Acting) Returning Officers for the Redcar Constituency and the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Constituency have made comment on the existing polling districts and polling places and where applicable have made proposals for amendments. 

Comments and representations on the current arrangements and/or the proposals are welcomed from Tuesday 13th October 2026 until Sunday 1st November 2026. 

Please provide as much information as you feel necessary about the current arrangements and/or the proposed arrangements, or suggested alternatives.

Comments should be submitted in writing to electoralregistration@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or Electoral Services, Civic Centre, Ridely Street, Redar, TS10 1TD

Should you require any assistance to have your comments noted in writing, please call 01642 774774.