Some voters in Lyme Regis will have a new polling station for the 2015 elections in May.
Following the European Parliamentary Election in May 2014, some concerns about access and parking were raised about the polling station at St Michaels Business Centre in Church Street.
During the summer, West Dorset District Council consulted with local district councillors and Lyme Regis Town Council to help identify other suitable premises. A number of other polling stations were suggested and visits were made to check their suitability.
The district council has decided to use the Communal Room at Halletts Court in Queens Walk for the combined parliamentary, district council and town council elections scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2015 on a trial basis.
The Communal Room is spacious, has disabled access and is more centrally located within the main residential area in the eastern side of the town. There is also good parking provision on the road immediately adjacent to the building.
Below are some useful deadlines for residents who wish to vote at the combined parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday 7 May:
• Registering to vote – Monday 20 April
• Requesting a new postal vote or making changes to an existing postal or proxy vote – 5pm on Tuesday 21 April
• Requesting a new proxy vote – 5pm on Tuesday 28 April
For more information about elections visit www.dorsetforyou.com/elections
