Interim Polling District and Polling Place Review

Following the completion of the Community Governance Review (CGR) in 2026, which resulted in various parish boundary changes, Horsham District Council is undertaking an interim review of polling districts and polling places in those areas affected by the changes.

How is the review conducted?

The aim of the review is to ensure that:

• Polling district boundaries accurately reflect the new parish boundaries and electoral arrangements arising from the Community Governance Review;
• All electors in the affected areas continue to have such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable; and
• So far as is reasonable and practicable, polling places remain accessible to all electors, including those with disabilities.

The Council welcomes representations or comments on the existing provision of polling places, and the allocation of polling districts, from any elector within the Horsham District, or any person or body with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability.  Alternative proposals for venues would be gratefully received. Representations should be made in writing to elections@horsham.gov.uk, or by post to Electoral Services, Horsham District Council, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB, and must be received by 11 December 2026. We are obliged to publish all responses we receive on the Council’s website and to make printed copies available for public inspection.

Public notice of the review will be attached below, along with a document showing the current polling districts within each parish and the associated polling places and polling stations. Within this document, proposed changes to polling places are included.

What is not covered by this review?

This review will not consider changes to the District boundary, any parliamentary constituency boundaries, or ward or parish boundaries. The review will also not consider changes to polling districts or polling places for areas unaffected by the Community Governance Review.

Terminology used in the review

• A polling district is the geographical area created by sub-dividing a constituency or ward.
• A polling place is the building or area in which a polling station is located.
• A polling station is the actual room or area where voting takes place

Sometimes it may be necessary for two polling stations to be located in one building or for a polling place to be outside the polling district if no suitable venue can be found.

Review timetable