Consultation
The council is carrying out a Polling District and Polling Places Review (PDR) pursuant to the provisions of Schedule A1 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended) and the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013. We want your feedback on our proposals for the changes to 5 existing polling stations and a small number of polling districts.
A PDR ensures that the arrangements of polling districts, polling places and polling stations allow electors to cast their votes as easily and conveniently as is reasonably practicable, taking account of the boundaries of the city wards and parliamentary constituencies. It will also ensure polling districts and polling places align with our new city warding patterns.
The terms of reference set out how the review will be conducted and the matters on which the review is to focus. It is not a review of city ward boundaries or the Parliamentary constituency boundaries.
While we are primarily seeking comments on our draft recommendations, we welcome comments on the remaining polling places and polling districts where we have not proposed any changes.
What does the council consider when conducting a review?
- That all electors in a constituency in the local authority area have such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances.
- As far is reasonable and practicable that every polling place is accessible to electors who are disabled.
What makes a suitable polling place?
- Location: Should be consistently accessible within the district, free of physical barriers (e.g., steep hills, railways), and have convenient transport links.
- Size: Must be large enough to accommodate multiple polling stations if needed, allowing for high voter turnout and easy flow of voters. Double polling stations are common for high numbers of voters.
- Suitability: The building should be readily available for unscheduled elections, not at risk of demolition for new development, accessible to all voters, and provide adequate facilities for polling staff (toilets, kitchen, heating, lighting, furniture).
Any elector in the city may make a representation in relation to the size and boundaries of polling districts and the location and suitability of polling places. The council also welcomes representations from elected members, political representative and any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability.
Read more about the Polling District and Polling Places Review.
How to Get Involved:
The consultation on the draft recommendations runs from June 19 to September 11 2025. You can share your thoughts by reviewing the documents below and submit your comments at this link.
Or by post to:
Polling District and Polling Places Review
Electoral Services
Milton Keynes City Council
Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
Or by email to: electoralreviews@milton-keynes.gov.uk