Published Thursday, 27th August 2026
We are carrying out an interim review of polling districts and polling places and asking residents, disability groups and other interested parties to give their views.
The review is to ensure that electors have suitable facilities for voting and that every polling place is accessible to those with disabilities, as far as is reasonable and practical.
The review also seeks to update the polling district structure and designated polling stations to reflect the potential changes for existing and new parish and town councils arising from our Community Governance Review, in readiness for town and parish council elections in May 2027.
The review looks at:
- Polling districts, which are the areas created by dividing electoral wards into smaller sections to align with overlapping parliamentary constituencies and council wards.
- Polling places, which are the locations, normally the buildings, in which polling stations are situated.
The deadline for comments on the proposals drawn is Monday 7 September 2026.
Mari Roberts-Wood, the Returning Officer explains: “We are inviting views on our proposals for the size and boundaries of polling districts, and the location and suitability of polling places, in particular, access for residents with disabilities. It’s important everyone is able to vote at a polling station if they want to do so.”
The public consultation document can be viewed on our website at reigate-banstead.gov.uk/interim-review-2026
Comments should be submitted by email to elreg@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or by post to Electoral Services, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SH.
Following the consultation, recommendations will be considered by the Council on 1 October.
The review does not cover ward or constituency boundaries or names, which are the responsibility of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (wards) and the Boundary Commission for England (constituencies).