Polling district and polling places review 2025 draft proposals - New ward: Aldridge Central and South
The ward has lost Little Hardwick Road and Chester Road, as well as streets adjacent to Streetly.
| Polling District | Consisting of (old Polling District letters) | Polling Place | Total Electorate | Number of Polling Stations | Feedback | Proposals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS1/AB | JA (all electors JB (part - 6 electors) | Proposal - Leighswood Childcare Centre, Broadmeadow WS9 8HZ Current - Temp on Spar Car Park, Northgate WS9 8BD | 1987 | 1 | Overall feedback proposed no changes. | Propose adjusting the boundary with JB along Merchants Way to ward boundary for convenience of electors. Propose using Leighswood Childcare Centre, which is suitable and accessible. The school will remain open on polling day. |
| ACS2/AB | JB (part) | Aldridge Methodist Church, Anchor Road WS9 8PT | 2546 | 1 | Split polling district following ward boundary change with Streetly ward. Polling station electorate (minus 517 postal voters) is within Electoral Commission guidance. Left as a single polling station - seek to appoint additional polling staff and review electorate prior to each election. | |
| ACS3/AB | JC (all electors) | Temp Building Sited on Ground (Bend on Gretton Cresent) WS9 0DY | 1823 | 1 | No alternative venue has been identified. No changes recommended. | |
| ACS4/AB | JD (all electors) | Aldridge School Pavilion, Gaydon Road WS9 0SX | 1789 | 1 | One comment - stop using primary schools which forces them to close. Response - The (Acting) Returning Officer collaborates with schools to minimise disruption and can use schools and academies free of charge. Alternative premises may be considered if they offer suitable voting facilities. | No changes recommended. |
| ACS5/AB | JF (all electors) | St Mary of the Angels Church Meeting Room, 39 Whetstone Lane WS9 0JD | 824 | 1 | No changes recommended. | |
| ACS6/AB | JE (all electors) JG (part) | Whetstone Field Primary School, Beaufort Way WS9 0HJ | 1345 | 1 | One comment - primary school in a small cul-de-sac has limited parking. | Split polling district following ward boundary change with Streetly. No suitable alternative venue within the polling district. |
| Total for Ward: ALDRIDGE CENTRAL & SOUTH | 10314 | 6 | ||||