Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places
Polling District
In Scotland, a polling district is a geographical area created by the sub-division of an electoral ward. The electoral ward must be divided into two or more polling districts unless there are special circumstances. In Falkirk, there are currently 9 electoral wards (Bo'ness & Blackness, Grangemouth, Denny & Banknock, Carse, Kinnaird & Tryst, Bonnybridge & Larbert, Falkirk North, Falkirk South, Lower Braes, Upper Braes) with each electoral ward is divided into several polling districts.
Polling Place
A polling place is the building or area within a polling district where you will go to vote. A polling place must be designated so that it is within easy reach of and accessible to all electors.
Polling Station
A polling station is the room or space in the building where voting takes place.
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View our current Polling Districts and Polling Places on this Interactive Map.
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Phases
Publication of Formal Notice of Review
Phase 1: Formal Notice of Review
In accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983, Falkirk Council is undertaking a compulsory review of its current polling districts and polling places. The process will commence on Monday 09 October 2023 with the publication of Formal Notice of Review and a suite of background information to help inform residents of the current polling districts and polling places in the Falkirk Council area. The background information available is:
- Notice of Review
- The current polling scheme
- The list of current polling districts and polling places
The current list of polling districts and polling places and the review consultation document will also be available to view at public libraries in the Falkirk Council area during the consultation period.
During this phase we invite comments on the draft proposals for polling districts and polling places from the Returning Officer’s (Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and West Lothian Councils), which will include any representations made to Returning Officers. All representations made to the Returning Officers by any person in connection with the Review will be open to public inspection and will also be published on the Falkirk Council website in accordance with statutory provision.