Polling district and polling places review 2025 draft proposals - New ward: Harden, Goscote and Ryecroft (currently: Blakenall Ward)
The ward has transferred Blakenall Lane, Blakenall Row, Dawson Street, Chapel Street and one side of Foster Street to Bloxwich East & Blakenall Heath. As well as the Goscote Lane estate down to Dolphin Close and along Slacky Lane to the ward boundary. The southern boundary with St Matthew's will run from the former Walsall and Wolverhampton railway.
| Polling District | Consisting of (old Polling District letters) | Polling Place | Total Electorate | Number of Polling Stations | Feedback | Proposals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGR1/WB | BA (part) | Proposal - Blakenall United Reformed Church, Blakenall Lane WS3 1HF Current - Blakenall Centre (1st Station), Blakenall Row WS3 1LW | 1260 | 1 | No feedback received. | Split polling district following boundary change with Bloxwich East & Blakenall. Consequently, the polling station is now located out of ward. Propose using Blakenall United Reformed Church which is suitable, accessible with good parking facilities. |
| HGR2/WB | BB (part) | Proposal - Goldsmith Primary Academy, Goldsmith Road WS3 1DL Current - Blakenall Centre (2nd Station), Palace Play Shop Eat, Blakenall Row WS3 1LW | 1509 | 1 | Split polling district following boundary change, the polling station is now located out of ward. Propose adjusting the polling district boundary with HGR3/AB along Goscote Lane. Propose using Goldsmith Primary Academy - Nursery Block or the Community Hub - which are both suitable and accessible. The main school will remain open on polling day. The school is developing a community hub on its grounds which if completed in time for the next election will be used. If not, the Nursery Block will be used instead. | |
| HGR3/WB | BC (part) | The Cottage, 50 Ryecroft Place WS3 1SL | 1346 | 1 | Split polling district with BD - see HGR5/WB. Propose adjusting the polling district boundary along Goscote Lane - see HRG2/WB. | |
| HGR4/WB | BE (all electors) | Walsall Arena & Arts Centre, Hawbush Road WS3 1AG | 2020 | 1 | No changes recommended. | |
| HGR5/WB | BD (all electors) BC (part) | Ryecroft Community Hub, 40 New Forest Road, Coalpool WS3 1TR | 2029 | 1 | Propose adjusting the boundary with BC to include Coal Pool for convenience of electors. See HGR3/WB | |
| HGR6/WB | BF (part) | North Walsall Primary Academy Library, Essex Street Entrance WS2 7BH | 1019 | 1 | Split polling district following ward boundary change with St Matthew's. | |
| Total for Ward: HARDEN, GOSCOTE & RYECROFT | 9183 | 6 |