Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 119520

Polling Stations: Location

Tabled: 10 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is in place on the location of polling stations to prevent a partisan advantage for any specific candidate or political party when determining the location.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

The choice of polling station is a matter for the independent Returning Officer. The Electoral Commission is responsible for providing guidance to Returning Officers and do so on the selection of appropriate polling stations. The Electoral Commission is a...

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