The chairman introduced report LD.394, commenting that it was a straightforward report for decision.

Cllr Horne, Vice Chairman of the Council, expressed her pleasure that Rudford Village Hall would once again be used as a polling station.

Cllr Horne proposed and Cllr Lawton seconded the recommendations in the report as at the agenda.

Councillors agreed to vote on a show of hands.

RESOLVED - to

1.      Create a new polling district for the northern part of the existing NJB register (Fairways Estate, Coleford)

2.      Request that the Returning Officer seek an additional polling station at the Main Place Coleford

3.      Note the proposed changes to polling stations at Mitcheldean and Rudford & Highleadon and;

4.      Request the Returning Officer to investigate whether there are any alternative premises to be used as a polling station for Newnham polling district(OV)

To be considered at the meeting to be held on 1 March 2012.