2023 Full Review of Brighton & Hove Polling Districts and Places Consultation Paper and (Acting) Returning Officer Comment

Brighton & Hove City Council are conducting a full review of its polling districts and polling places under Section 18 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 and in line with the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013.

This review is necessary due to:

• The statutory requirement for a review to be started and completed within the period of 16 months from 1 October every fifth year after 1 October 2013.
• The requirement to implement the changes to parliamentary boundaries in Brighton & Hove following the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) Review which completed in July 2023. This review split a polling district in Hanover & Elm Grove ward between Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven constituencies respectively.

A significant review took place in 2022 following the Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s Review of the city’s wards - and the passing of the Elections Act 2022. This Act brought about changes including the introduction of Voter ID. This review will largely confirm the scheme devised in 2022 – making changes only where necessary.

The proposed scheme with follow similar design principles to 2022. These are:

• assign a polling place to each polling district and elector
• ensure polling places are nearby to electors and located close to public transport routes and local amenities, so far as is reasonable and practicable
• ensure every polling place has step free access or can be provided with a ramp, so far as is reasonable and practicable
• help facilitate the safe and efficient administration and delivery of local and parliamentary elections
• have a high proportion of double/triple stations - this will enable polling places to benefit from a higher proportion of senior staff who can resolve issues.
• ensure most polling stations have between 1,250 to 1,750 polling station electors - this will ensure that polling stations are not too busy or quiet, staffing resources are best utilised and Electoral Commission ratios do not require further polling station splits.
• where possible, limit the use of schools
• avoid the use of temporary buildings
• implement the BCE parliamentary boundary changes

The Council and Returning Officer would like to use this opportunity, to highlight their appreciation for the continued co-operation of polling places in providing their buildings for the day so that electors have a convenient place to vote.

The Council has published notice of holding the review and consulted the (Acting) Returning Officer for each Parliamentary Constituency in the Council’s area. The (Acting) Returning Officer has commented on the proposals throughout.

View an interactive map of the proposals.

The Council then invites comments on the proposals. The consultation paper will be published on the Council’s website. It will also be sent to Councillors, Members of Parliament, local political parties, and local people and stakeholders with expertise in disability and accessibility.

All representations will be considered and responded to by the (Acting) Returning Officer. They will be published in the final report by the (Acting) Returning Officer with their final recommendations.

The Strategy, Finance & Regeneration Committee will consider the proposals and make a final decision on 7 December.

The agreed polling districts will then be passed to the Electoral Registration Officer for publication in the revised Register of Electors. This register will be published on 2 January 2024.

The timetable for the review is set out below:

• publication of notice of review, and consultation document including (Acting) Returning Officer’s proposals – Monday 2 October 2023
• closing date for representations - Tuesday 31 October 2023
• final proposal published via Agenda papers and website – Wednesday 29 November 2023
• Council Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee meeting – approval of scheme - Thursday 7 December 2023
• revised register published – Tuesday 2 January 2024
• Police & Crime Commissioner Election – Thursday 2 May 2024
• General Election – no later than Tuesday 28 January 2025

The Council and (Acting) Returning Officer welcomed your thoughts on our proposals. When making comments or alternative proposals, respondents were asked to consider the principles that we have used to develop the scheme:

• assign a polling place to each polling district and elector
• ensure polling places are nearby to electors and located close to public transport routes and local amenities, so far as is reasonable and practicable
• ensure every polling place has step free access or can be provided with a ramp, so far as is reasonable and practicable
• help facilitate the safe and efficient administration and delivery of local and parliamentary elections
• have a high proportion of double/triple stations - this will enable polling places to benefit from a higher proportion of senior staff who can resolve issues.
• ensure most polling stations have between 1,250 to 1,750 polling station electors - this will ensure that polling stations are not too busy or quiet, staffing resources are best utilised and Electoral Commission ratios do not require further polling station splits.
• where possible, limit the use of schools
• avoid the use of temporary buildings
• implement the BCE parliamentary boundary changes

People were able to respond in several ways:

• online on our consultation portal 
• by email to electors@brighton-hove.gov.uk
• by post to: The Returning Officer, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove BN3 3BQ

Views received by 31 October 2023 were considered in this review.

At the 2022 review, Cornerstone Community Centre was removed from the scheme and the ward was split into two polling districts. Each district had a double polling station. St Patricks Riverside was the polling place for the east of the ward with Holland Road Baptist Church covering the west.

Unfortunately, the stairlift is no longer operational at St Patrick’s Riverside and with steep steps at the entrance the (Acting) Returning Officer no longer deems the venue accessible and therefore now unsuitable for polling.

There are no other suitable venues in the east of the ward.

It is therefore proposed that electors in the eastern polling district (HBAY) now vote at Holland Road Baptist Church while electors in the west (HBAZ) vote in Cornerstone Community Centre.

Polling District: HBAY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 4076
• Polling Place Electorate: 3698
• Polling Place: Baptist Church Hall, Holland Road, BN3 1JN
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: HBAZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 3355
• Polling Place Electorate: 2987
• Polling Place: Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, BN3 2FL
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. Both venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: HCHY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 6630
• Polling Place Electorate: 5746
• Polling Place: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 3BQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 3

Polling District: HCHZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1604
• Polling Place Electorate: 1434
• Polling Place: Hove Library, 182 to 186 Church Road, BN3 2EG
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible.

The only change proposed is to designate the whole of Brighton University’s Falmer campus as the polling place for KCSW. This will allow the Returning Officer to use a different space within the complex should the Sports Pavilion be unavailable.

Polling District: KCSW

• Constituency: Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 417
• Polling Place Electorate: 412
• Polling Place: University of Brighton, Falmer Campus, BN1 9PH
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KCSX

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1984
• Polling Place Electorate: 1803
• Polling Place:  St George's Hall, Newick Road, BN1 9JN
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PCSY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1873
• Polling Place Electorate: 1859
• Polling Place: The Meeting House, Sussex University, BN1 9QN
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PCSZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 2205
• Polling Place Electorate: 1902
• Polling Place: St Mary Magdalen Church Hall, Coldean Lane, BN1 9GE
• Number of Polling Stations:1 

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Unfortunately, Possability Place is currently unavailable for polling. Therefore voters in a revised HGOV will vote at the Progressive Synagogue, Lansdowne Road which is situated on the Brunswick & Adelaide side of the ward boundary.

The borders of HGOX and HGOZ will also be revised to allow for a better allocation of elector numbers and for the expected increase in electorate from the developments at Sackville Road and Ellen Street.

To further increase accessibility at Hove Rugby Club Pavilion – a security guard will be present, at the Shirley Drive gate, to assist electors who may need to drive closer to the venue on the internal path.

Polling District: HGOV

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 2075
• Polling Place Electorate: 1707
• Polling Place: Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue, 6 Lansdowne Road, BN3 1FF
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HGOW

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 2070      
• Polling Place Electorate: 1790
• Polling Place: St Luke`s Prestonville, 64 Old Shoreham Road, BN1 5DD
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HGOX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 3722
• Polling Place Electorate: 3159
• Polling Place: All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Church, Eaton Road, BN3 3QE
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: HGOY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1980
• Polling Place Electorate:1623
• Polling Place: Hove Rugby Club Pavilion, Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive, BN3 6NQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HGOZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 680
• Polling Place Electorate: 548
• Polling Place: Vallance Community Centre, Conway Court, Sackville Road, BN3 3WR 
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HHKV

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1943
• Polling Place Electorate: 1597
• Polling Place: St Richard's Community Centre, Egmont Road, BN3 7FP
• Number of Polling Stations: 1 

Polling District: HHKW

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 3415
• Polling Place Electorate: 2767 
• Polling Place: Hounsom Memorial Church Hall, 200 Nevil Avenue, BN3 7NG
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: HHKX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1923
• Polling Place Electorate: 1517
• Polling Place: At The Oasis, Hangleton Way, BN3 8EQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HHKY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1904
• Polling Place Electorate: 1564 
• Polling Place: Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, BN3 8BW
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HHKZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1742
• Polling Place Electorate: 1357
• Polling Place: St Helen's Church Hall, Hangleton Way, BN3 8ER
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme was not completely successful with Wellington House proving to be a challenging venue for polling. In addition, the unavailability of Milton Road Hall and parliamentary boundary changes require significant change to the boundaries of Hanover & Elm Grove polling districts.

Due to the circumstances around Wellington House and Milton Road Hall, a new PHEY polling district encompassing the Elm Grove area has been drawn. All electors in this area will vote at Elm Grove Primary School. This is required due to a complete lack of any viable alternatives.

The PHEW/KHEW polling district has been reduced in size to align with the final recommendations by the BCE. Electors will vote at The Edge Community Centre. The polling district will be part of Brighton Pavilion until the general election is called and it becomes part of Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven.

The PHEX district that covers the Hanover area has been redrawn to bring all roads in Hanover under the same polling place – Hanover Community Centre.

Polling District: PHEW

• Constituency: Pavilion (Kemptown & Peacehaven at next general election)
• Polling District Electorate: 1077
• Polling Place Electorate: 927
• Polling Place: The Edge Community Centre, 83 Pankhurst Avenue, BN2 9AE
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PHEX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3469 
• Polling Place Electorate: 3141
• Polling Place: Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street, BN2 9UD
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PHEY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 4839
• Polling Place Electorate: 4390
• Polling Place: Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, BN2 3ES
• Number of Polling Stations: 3

Polling District: PHEZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1815 
• Polling Place Electorate: 1683
• Polling Place: Wagner Memorial (St Martin`s) Hall, Lewes Road, BN2 3HQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: PHFW

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1442
• Polling Place Electorate: 1234
• Polling Place: City Gate @ The Dip, 119D Hollingdean Terrace, BN1 7HB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PHFX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1997
• Polling Place Electorate: 1736   
• Polling Place: St Richard's Community Hall, Mountfields, Beal Crescent, BN1 7BU
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PHFY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3840
• Polling Place Electorate: 3355
• Polling Place: Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Southdown Avenue Entrance, BN1 6FD
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PHFZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3637
• Polling Place Electorate: 3107
• Polling Place: St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue, BN1 7JQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: KKTX

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 2992 
• Polling Place Electorate: 2518
• Polling Place: The Spire, St Mark's Chapel, Eastern Road, BN2 5JN
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: KKTY

• Constituency: Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 1790 
• Polling Place Electorate: 1560
• Polling Place: St George's Community Centre (Kemp Town Crypt), St George's Church, St George's Road, BN2 1ED
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KKTZ

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 3801
• Polling Place Electorate: 3300
• Polling Place: St Mary's Hall (Formerly St Mary's Church House), 61 St James's Street, BN2 1PR
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Unfortunately, there were administrative complications in using Student Castle – Community Space which if replicated at a general election would bring significant amounts of risk to the election. It is therefore proposed that electors in KMBU vote at United Reformed Church Hall, Lewes Road. The polling place is already used for electors in PMBV, and although located on the other side of the Lewes Road, it is located close to pedestrian crossings and many amenities serving the polling district and ward.

A return to Coombe Road Primary School was considered. However, booking this venue previously has caused significant delays. This is not feasible with a general election due before January 2025 and the timelines for poll card printing significantly shortened due to changes related to the Elections Act 2022.

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections for all other polling districts, and therefore no further changes are proposed.

Polling District:

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1258 
• Polling Place Electorate:1097 
• Polling Place: Meadowview Community Centre, Meadowview, BN2 4NF
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 2712
• Polling Place Electorate: 2473
• Polling Place: United Reformed Church Hall, Lewes Road, BN2 4EU
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District:

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 2015
• Polling Place Electorate: 1763
• Polling Place: Community Church Hall, Norwich Drive, BN2 4LA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1982
• Polling Place Electorate: 1780
• Polling Place: St Andrew's Church Hall, Hillside, BN2 4TA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1290
• Polling Place Electorate: 1110
• Polling Place: Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Moulsecoomb Way, BN2 4PB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 623
• Polling Place Electorate: 571
• Polling Place: United Reformed Church Hall, Lewes Road, BN2 4EU
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 509
• Polling Place Electorate: 454
• Polling Place: Moulsecoomb Public Hall, Lewes Road, BN2 4GA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: HNPX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1942
• Polling Place Electorate: 1561 
• Polling Place: Hill Park School, Foredown Road, BN41 2FU
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HNPY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1478
• Polling Place Electorate: 1249 
• Polling Place: Community Hall, Downland Court, Stonery Road, BN41 2PS
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HNPZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 4126 
• Polling Place Electorate: 3463 
• Polling Place: Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Stanley Avenue, BN41 2WH
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: PPHV

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3302
• Polling Place Electorate: 2727
• Polling Place: St Thomas More Hall, Braybon Avenue, BN1 8HG
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PPHW

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 714
• Polling Place Electorate: 562
• Polling Place: Training Centre, (formerly Minor Club House), Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PPHX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 2007
• Polling Place Electorate: 1680
• Polling Place: Old Boat Community Centre, Carden Park, Carden Hill, BN1 8GN
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PPHY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3704 
• Polling Place Electorate: 3094
• Polling Place: Patcham Methodist Church Hall, Ladies Mile Road, BN1 8QE
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PPHZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1809 
• Polling Place Electorate: 1428
• Polling Place: Patcham Memorial Hall, 3 Old London Road, BN1 8XR
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Unfortunately, there were administrative complications in using St Augustine’s Centre which if replicated at a general election would bring significant amounts of risk to the election. It is therefore proposed that electors in PPPV vote at One Church, Florence Road. The venue has previously operated as a polling place, is accessible and well-known.

No other changes are proposed.

Polling District: PPPV

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1791
• Polling Place Electorate: 1606
• Polling Place: One Church Front Hall, Florence Road, BN1 6DJ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PPPW

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 2853
• Polling Place Electorate: 2559  
• Polling Place: Exeter Street Hall, 16-17 Exeter Street, BN1 5PG
• Number of Polling Stations: 2 

Polling District: PPPX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 2025
• Polling Place Electorate: 1757
• Polling Place: Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Dyke Road, BN1 5AE
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PPPY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3524
• Polling Place Electorate: 2996
• Polling Place: Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, BN1 6RB
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PPPZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1100
• Polling Place Electorate: 874
• Polling Place: Varndean College, Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible.

Brighton Youth Centre is due for redevelopment and has therefore been withdrawn from the scheme. It is proposed that Barnard Community Centre, St John’s Mount replaces it as the polling place for KQPY. The venue is centrally located in the district and accessible.

No further changes are proposed.

Polling District: KQPW

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1744
• Polling Place Electorate: 1502
• Polling Place: Craven Vale Resource Centre, Craven Road, BN2 0FE
• Number of Polling Stations:1 

Polling District: KQPX

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1810
• Polling Place Electorate: 1567
• Polling Place: St Luke's Church, Queen's Park Road, BN2 9ZB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KQPY

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1731
• Polling Place Electorate: 1439
• Polling Place: Barnard Community Centre, St John's Mount, Mount Pleasant, BN2 0JP
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KQPZ

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1681
• Polling Place Electorate: 1461
• Polling Place: Millwood Community Centre, Nelson Row, Carlton Hill, BN2 9QG
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. Both venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

As per the 2022 review, a small number of properties on Temple Heights/Windlesham Road were added to Regency 2022 by the Local Government Boundary Commission England

These properties are within Hove constituency and as such will form their own small polling district. At Parliamentary elections electors will attend the polling station for adjoining polling district HGOV. At local elections, they will vote at the polling station for PREY. At a combined election, they will vote at the HGOV polling station.  

Polling District: HREZ

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 26
• Polling Place Electorate: 19
• Polling Place: St Michael`s Community Hall, St Michael`s Place, BN1 3FU; or Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue, 6 Lansdowne Road, BN3 1FF
• Number of Polling Stations: 0

Polling District: PREV

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1653
• Polling Place Electorate: 1477
• Polling Place: Brighton Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, BN1 1JA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PREW

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1920
• Polling Place Electorate: 1735
• Polling Place: New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PREX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1983
• Polling Place Electorate: 1764
• Polling Place: St Mary Magdalen Community Centre, 55 Upper North Street, BN1 3FH
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PREY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1941
• Polling Place Electorate: 1698
• Polling Place: St Michael's Community Hall, St Michael's Place, BN1 3FU
• Number of Polling Stations: 1 

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: KRSW

• Constituency: Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 4587
• Polling Place Electorate: 3600
• Polling Place: St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, BN2 8HA
• Number of Polling Stations: 3

Polling District: KRSX

• Constituency:  Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 1844
• Polling Place Electorate: 1459
• Polling Place: Rottingdean Public Hall, Park Road, BN2 7HL
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KRSY

• Constituency:  Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 874
• Polling Place Electorate: 661
• Polling Place: Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, BN2 7FR
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KRSZ

• Constituency:  Kemptown 
• Polling District Electorate: 939
• Polling Place Electorate: 729
• Polling Place: Ovingdean Village Hall, Ovingdean Road, BN2 7BB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Unfortunately, there were administrative complications in using St Augustine’s Centre which if replicated at a general election would bring significant amounts of risk to the election. It is therefore proposed that electors in PPPV vote at One Church, Florence Road. The venue has previously operated as a polling place, is accessible and well-known.

No other changes are proposed.

Polling District: PRHX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1806
• Polling Place Electorate: 1690
• Polling Place: Wagner Memorial (St Martin's) Hall, Lewes Road, BN2 3HQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PRHY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3171
• Polling Place Electorate: 2910
• Polling Place: Calvary Evangelical Church, (Main Entrance), 72 Viaduct Road, BN1 4ND
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PRHZ

• Constituency: Pavilion 
• Polling District Electorate: 1604
• Polling Place Electorate: 1449
• Polling Place: One Church Front Hall, Florence Road, BN1 6DJ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: HSPX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1919
• Polling Place Electorate:1696
• Polling Place: Scout Headquarters, Vale Park, (SW Corner), BN41 1DE 
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HSPY

• Constituency:Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1834
• Polling Place Electorate: 1604
• Polling Place: Portslade Town Hall, Victoria Road, BN41 2YF
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HSPZ

• Constituency: Hove 
• Polling District Electorate: 3577
• Polling Place Electorate: 2960
• Polling Place: St Nicolas Parish Centre, South Street, BN41 2LE
• Number of Polling Stations: 2  

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: PWNX

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 3664
• Polling Place Electorate: 3266
• Polling Place: Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, North Road, BN1 1YD
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PWNY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1766
• Polling Place Electorate: 1614
• Polling Place: BMECP Centre, 10a Fleet Street, BN1 4ZE
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PWNZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1812
• Polling Place Electorate: 1665
• Polling Place: West Hill Hall, Compton Avenue, BN1 3PS
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Unfortunately, St Philip’s Church is closing and it has been confirmed that the space will be unavailable for polling. It is therefore proposed that the ward will be split into two polling districts. Each district will have a double polling station.

Electors in HWPZ will vote at Holy Cross Church Hall. Whilst electors in HWPY will vote at Hove Museum and Art Gallery. Both these venues are accessible and have been operating as polling places previously.

Polling District: HWPY

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 3499
• Polling Place Electorate: 2969
• Polling Place: Hove Museum and Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, BN3 4AB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HWPZ

• Constituency: Hpve
• Polling District Electorate: 3768
• Polling Place Electorate: 3306
• Polling Place: Holy Cross Church Hall, Tamworth Road, BN3 5FJ
• Number of Polling Stations:  2

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

To further increase accessibility at Hove Rugby Club Pavilion – a security guard will be present, at the Shirley Drive gate, to assist electors who may need to drive closer to venue on the internal path.

Polling District: HWHV

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 2028
• Polling Place Electorate: 1609
• Polling Place: Bishop Hannington Youth & Community Centre, 38 Holmes Avenue, BN3 7LD
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HWHW

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 2234
• Polling Place Electorate: 1648
• Polling Place: Hove Rugby Club Pavilion, Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive, BN3 6NQ
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: HWHX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 3787
• Polling Place Electorate: 2833
• Polling Place: St George's Hall, Court Farm Road, BN3 7QR
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

Polling District: PWHY

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1631
• Polling Place Electorate: 1294
• Polling Place: Training Centre, (formerly Minor Club House), Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: PWHZ

• Constituency: Pavilion
• Polling District Electorate: 1883
• Polling Place Electorate: 1505
• Polling Place: Ascension Church Hall, Mill Rise, BN1 5GS
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Whitehawk Inn could not be confirmed as available for future elections so an alternative venue – Robert Lodge, Manor Place has been proposed as an alternative. The venue provides an accessible space for polling.

Polling District: KWMV

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1026
• Polling Place Electorate: 856
• Polling Place: Estate Office Board Room, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UF
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWMW

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1738
• Polling Place Electorate: 1404
• Polling Place: Robert Lodge Community Room, Manor Place, Whitehawk Road, BN2 5FG
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWMX

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1852
• Polling Place Electorate: 1529
• Polling Place: The Manor Gym & Sports Centre, Manor Road, BN2 5EA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWMY

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1678
• Polling Place Electorate: 1372
• Polling Place: Whitehawk Library, 179A Whitehawk Road, BN2 5FL
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWMZ

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 2020
• Polling Place Electorate: 1673
• Polling Place: St Cuthman's Church, Whitehawk Way, BN2 5HE
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues were well located and accessible.

Unfortunately, St Philip’s Church will be closing and will therefore be unavailable for polling.

With no other suitable venues available in the east of the ward or neighbouring Westbourne & Poets’ Corner, it is proposed that a polling place at the Pavilion on Wish Road, Aldrington Recreation Ground will be reinstated.

A ramp will be supplied to ensure step free access is available. The Returning Officer will also be providing additional polling booth lighting to ensure that the venue meets accessibility requirements.

Polling District: HWIX

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1925
• Polling Place Electorate: 1530
• Polling Place: Pavilion on Wish Road, Aldrington Recreation Ground
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 1355
• Polling Place Electorate: 1128
• Polling Place: Sanders House Communal Room, Ingram Crescent West, BN3 5NW
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District:

• Constituency: Hove
• Polling District Electorate: 4052
• Polling Place Electorate: 3377
• Polling Place: St Leonard's Church Hall, (formerly Glebe Villas Hall), Glebe Villas, BN3 5SL
• Number of Polling Stations: 2

The 2022 scheme worked well at the local elections. All venues are well located and accessible. Therefore, no changes are proposed.

Polling District: KWOW

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1998
• Polling Place Electorate: 1632
• Polling Place: St Patrick's Church Hall, Broad Green, BN2 6TB
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWOX

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1905
• Polling Place Electorate: 1569
• Polling Place: Woodingdean Methodist Church, 117 The Ridgway, BN2 6PA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1

Polling District: KWOY

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1637
• Polling Place Electorate: 1320
• Polling Place: Parish Room, Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, BN2 6BD
• Number of Polling Stations:1 

Polling District: KWOZ

• Constituency: Kemptown
• Polling District Electorate: 1813
• Polling Place Electorate: 1410
• Polling Place: Woodingdean Library, Warren Road, BN2 6BA
• Number of Polling Stations: 1