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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Kilmaronock Millennium Hall Address: Church Road, Gartocharn G83 8NF Type of Property: Private hall Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: Ward 1 Lomond Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LO1D – 537 (134 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LO1D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 537 (134 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s comments on this Polling Place: This is the main community hall for the village. It is well situated, with a disabled access ramp at the side of the property leading directly into the lower hall which is used for polling. The hall offers generous accommodation for the single polling station and there are adequate facilities for staff. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Lennox Hall Address: 101 Main Street, Jamestown, Alexandria, G83 8AZ Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: Ward 1 Lomond Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LO2D - 3780 (518 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LO2D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3780 (518 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Works were carried out to the footpath and rear stairwell during the Covid pandemic to allow for one-way system to operate. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool Address: North Main Street, Alexandria G83 9SJ Type of Property: Leisure Trust facility Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 1 - Lomond Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LO3D - 3124 (451 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LO3D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3124 (451 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at Parliamentary Constituency: 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with adequate parking and suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Kessog’s Church Hall Address: Balloch Road, Balloch G83 8LQ Type of Property: Church Hall Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 1 - Lomond Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LO4D - 1700 (342 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LO4D Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1700 (342 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. The Planning Section has advised that up to 84 new properties could be built within this polling district within the next five years. There is sufficient surplus capacity within this polling place to absorb those additional voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Alexandria Community Centre Address: Main Street, Alexandria G83 9BH Type of Property: Leisure Trust Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: Ward 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE5D - 1943 (322 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE5D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1943 (322 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. It was not used during the Covid pandemic as it was a NHS vaccination centre but the hall is now available. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Martin’s Church Hall Address: Main Street, Renton, G82 4PZ Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023) : LE6D - 795 (70 postal) Proposed New Polling District LE6D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 795 (70 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Carman Centre Address: 175 Main Street, Renton G82 4PF Type of Property: Private community facility Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Ward Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE7D 1130 (106 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE7D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1130 (106 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is a new polling place which was approved following an interim review of the polling scheme in 2020 and was used in the Local Government Elections in 2022. It has suitable access for all voters with some parking to the rear of the premises. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Dalmonach Community Centre Address: First Avenue, Bonhill, G82 9AU Type of Property: Leisure Trust Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE8D - 1545 (195 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE8D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1545 (195 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is a new polling place which was used at the Local Government Elections in 2022. It has suitable access and ample parking spaces. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Bonhill Community Centre Address: Ladyton, Bonhill G83 9BH Type of Property: Community Hall (Managed by Y Sort-it) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE9D – 3307 (395 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE9D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3307 (395 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: Established polling place. Although the hall has been transferred to Y Sort-It, a clause has been added to the lease to ensure use of this hall as a polling place. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Bonhill Primary School Address: Raglan Street, Bonhill, G83 Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE10D – 1482 (210 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE10D - Contingency only Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 0 No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 0 Returning Officer’s Comments: The school was used as a polling place instead of Bonhill Church (Angus Room) during the Covid pandemic due to the requirement to have a one-way system in operation. It is recommended that the school only be used as a contingency polling place in the event that Bonhill Church is no longer available.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Bonhill Church (Angus Room) Address: Main Street, Bonhill, Alexandria, G83 9HR Type of Property: Church Premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2- Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE10D – 1482 (210) Proposed New Polling District: LE10D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1482 (210) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: Bonhill Church was approved as a polling place following the interim review of the Polling Scheme in 2020 but was not used due to the requirement to have a one-way system during the Covid pandemic. The Angus Room is on ground level and is accessible. There are a number of disabled parking spaces to the front of the church. The Church of Scotland has still to determine which churches in Alexandria will close following a review of its properties. Use as a polling place until such times as the Church of Scotland makes a decision on the future of the church and its halls.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Cutty Sark Centre Address: 58 Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton G82 3DR Type of Property: Private Community Hall Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 2 - Leven Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): LE11D – 2838 (362 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: LE11D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2838 (362 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: The Cutty Sark Centre was approved as a polling place following the interim review of polling places in 2020 but was not used until the local elections in May 2022 as the centre had closed during the Covid pandemic. The hall is accessible with some disabled parking at the main entrance. The Planning Section has advised that up to 84 new properties could be built within this polling district within the next five years. This polling place has sufficient surplus capacity to absorb these additional voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: West Kirk Church Hall Address: Westbridgend, Dumbarton G82 4BP Type of Property: Church Premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU13D - 954 (184 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU13D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 954 (184 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: West Kirk Church Hall was approved as a polling place following an interim review of the polling scheme in 2020 and was used in the Local Government elections in May 2022. The Church of Scotland has reviewed its properties and it is possible that this church may close within the next five years. Use as a polling place until such times as the Church of Scotland makes a final decision on the future of the church and its halls. If it becomes unavailable the nearest alternative polling place is the Concord Community Centre.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Dalreoch United Free Church Hall Address: Hawthornhill Road, Dumbarton, G82 5AS Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU14D - 995 (164 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District DU14D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 995 (164 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with adequate parking to the front of the property and suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Michael’s Church Hall Address: Cardross Road, Dumbarton, G82 4JE Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU15D – 1254 (178 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District DU15D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1254 (178 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: The Planning Section has advised that up to 68 new properties could be built within this polling district within the next five years. There is sufficient capacity within the two existing polling stations to cope with this increase. This is an established polling place with adequate parking to the front of the property and has suitable access for all voters via a permanent ramp to the side access of the premises. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: West Dumbarton Activity Centre (Café) Address: Ardoch Crescent, Dumbarton, G82 4EN Type of Property: Leisure Trust (subject to lease, transfer or sale) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU16D - 918 (145 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU16D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 918 (145 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place. The Planning Section has advised that there could be 82 new properties built in this area over the next five years which could mean there is a need for an additional polling station. The Election Office will continue to monitor the situation and report back to Council if an interim review is required in this area. The centre has been identified as a potential saving option for the Council and accordingly it may be leased, transferred or sold to another community organisation. If leased, the lease will contain a clause ensuring future use of the centre as a polling place. If sold, the premises may not be available as a polling place. It is recommended that that the centre be used as a polling place until such times as the outcome of its future is known and in the event that it is no longer available as a polling place, then St. Michael’s Church Hall could be used as an alternative polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Braehead Primary School Address: Meadow Road, Dumbarton G82 2BL Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU17D – 1488 (320 postal voters) LE12D – 878 (168 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU17D (no change) LE12D (no change ) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2366 (488 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: Established polling place with good accessibility. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Concord Community Centre Address: St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1JL Type of Property: Leisure Trust Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU18D - 666 (81 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU18D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 666 (81 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters via a permanent ramp. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Knoxland Primary School Address: Glasgow Road, Dumbarton G82 1QU Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU19D - 3031 (531 postal) Proposed New Polling District: DU19D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3031 (531 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: The Planning Section has advised that up to 83 new properties could be built within this polling district over the next five years. There is sufficient capacity within Knoxland Primary School to cope with this increase. This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Patrick’s Primary School Address: Crosslet Road, Dumbarton G82 2LQ Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU20D - 1359 (196 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU20D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1359 (196 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: Established polling place with ample parking and good accessibility. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Leven Suite, Abbotsford Hotel Address: Stirling Road, Dumbarton Type of Property: Private venue (hotel) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU21D - 1868 (315 postal) Proposed New Polling District DU21D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1914 (425 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: There have been some reports of low lighting in this polling place in the past and the Returning Officer has made arrangements to ensure that additional temporary lighting is in place in advance of any polls opening, if required. The room was not suitable for use as a polling place during the Covid pandemic as there was no one-way system in place. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Milton Community Hall Address: Milton, Dumbarton Type of Property: Private Hall Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 - Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU22D – 483 (76 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District DU22D (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 483 (76 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Bowling Community Hall Address: Dumbarton Road, Bowling G80 1UA Type of Property: Leisure Trust (subject to lease, transfer or sale) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Dumbarton Local Authority Wards Served: 3 – Dumbarton Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): DU23D - 422 (69 postal voters) DU23C – 11 (2 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: DU23D (no change) DU23C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 433 (71 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 1 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 1 Returning Officer’s Comments: The Planning Section has advised that up to 76 new properties could be built within this polling district within the next five years. There is sufficient capacity within Bowling Community Hall to cope with this increase. The hall has been identified as a potential saving option for the Council and accordingly it may be leased, transferred or sold to another community organisation. If leased, the lease will contain a clause ensuring future use of the hall as a polling place. If sold, the premises may not be available as a polling place. It is recommended that that the hall should be used as a polling place until such times as the outcome of its future is known and in the event that it is no longer available as a polling place, then Milton Community Centre be used as an alternative polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Glenhead Community Centre Address: Duntiglennan Road, Duntocher, Clydebank G61 6AH Type of Property: Leisure Trust (subject to lease, transfer or sale) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 4 – Kilpatrick Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): KP1C - 3351 (484 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: KP1C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3351 (484 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. The centre has been identified as a potential saving option for the Council and accordingly it may be leased, transferred or sold to another community organisation. If leased, the lease will contain a clause ensuring future use of the centre as a polling place. If sold, the premises may not be available as a polling place. It is recommended that that the centre be used as a polling place until such times as the outcome of its future is known and in the event that it is no longer available as a polling place, then St. Mary’s Primary School or another suitable venue in the area be used as an alternative polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Mary’s Primary School Address: Chapel Road, Duntocher, Clydebank G61 6DL Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 4 – Kilpatrick Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): KP1C - 3351 (484 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: Contingency venue Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): Contingency venue No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: Following an inspection by the election team, this school has been deemed to meet all of the accessibility requirements and other requirements of a suitable polling place. It is recommended that the school should only be used as an alternative polling place in the event that the Glenhead Community Centre is no longer available as a polling place and no other suitable venue has been identified.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Goldenhill Primary School Address: Stewart Drive, Hardgate, Clydebank G81 6AH Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 4 - Kilpatrick Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): KP2C - 2303 (411 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District KP2C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2303 (411 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Faifley Parish Church Hall Address: Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank G81 5AR Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 4 - Kilpatrick Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): KP3C - 2088 (207 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: KP3C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2088 (207 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Joseph’s Church Hall Address: Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank G81 5EZ Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 4 - Kilpatrick Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): KP4C - 1304 (154 postal) Proposed New Polling District: KP4C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1304 (154 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Dalmuir Barclay Parish Church Hall Address: Durban Avenue, Clydebank G81 4JH Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC5C – 1364 (200 postal voters) CW13C – 1155 (189 postal voters) Proposed New Polling Districts: CC5C (no change) CW13C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2519 (389 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: The absence of a suitable polling place in the Mountblow area means that electors from that area have to vote in the Dalmuir Barclay Church Hall, which is large enough to accommodate multiple polling stations but is just outside the polling district boundary. While this is not ideal there are no suitable alternatives at this time. Retain as polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Parkhall Library Address: Hawthorn Street, Clydebank, G81 3EF Type of Property: Local authority library (subject to lease or sale) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC6C - 1945 (287 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CC6C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1945 (287 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. The library has been identified as a potential saving option for the Council and accordingly it may be disposed of. If leased, the lease will contain a clause ensuring future use of the building as a polling place. If sold, the premises may not be available as a polling place. It is recommended that that the library be used as a polling place until such times as the outcome of its future is known and in the event that it is no longer available as a polling place then Parkhall Tenant’s Hall be used as an alternative polling place, subject to a satisfactory inspection by the election team. The hall is currently undergoing repairs and is not available for inspection at the time of writing. Access is to the rear is poor; there is a ramp with uneven surface and no marked disabled
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Appendix 2 parking. These issues would need to addressed before the hall could be used as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St. Stephen’s Church Hall Address: Park Road, Clydebank G81 3ED Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC7C – 1728 (276 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CC7C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1728 (276 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: There is a separate access for disabled electors to the side of the building. The configuration of the front entrance does not permit the use of a ramp. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Kilbowie Primary School Address: West Thomson Street, Clydebank G81 3AE Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC8C - 1664 (228 postal) Proposed New Polling Districts: Contingency venue for the Hub Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 0 No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 0 Returning Officer’s Comments: It is recommended that this school should only be used as a polling place in the event that the Hub Community Centre is no longer available as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: The Hub Community Centre Address: 405 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank G81 2TX Type of Property: Leisure Trust Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC8C - 1664 (228 postal) Proposed New Polling Districts: CC8C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1664 (228 postal) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: The centre was not available during the covid pandemic as it was being used by the NHS as a vaccination centre. Previous concerns by the Disability Forum regarding uneven ground in the car park have been addressed but not the footpath to the side of the building and if the centre is to be used it is recommended that the polling place be set up in the main hall with direct access via the rear doors, which is only a short distance from the disabled parking spaces.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Eunan’s Community Hall Address: Gilmour Street, Clydebank G81 2BW Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 - Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC9C - 2086 (314 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CC9C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2086 (314 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: The community hall was not available for use at recent elections during the Covid pandemic but is available again. This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Onslow Road Community Hall Address: Onslow Road, Clydebank, G81 2PR Type of Property: Private Community Hall Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC10C - 1792 (209 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CC10C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1792 (209 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: The community centre has now been leased to a local clothes bank (recycle centre) and is available as a polling place due to a clause in the lease agreement. This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Linnvale Primary School Address: Livingstone Street, Clydebank, G81 2RL Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 5 – Clydebank Central Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CC11C - 1293 (174 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CC11C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1293 (174 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: This is an established polling place with suitable access for all voters. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Gavinburn Primary School Address: Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick G60 5NE Type of Property: Local authority primary school Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CW12C - 3887 (708 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CW12C Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): Nil (Only use as a contingency polling place in event that Napier Hall is no longer available) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency Nil Returning Officer’s Comments: It is recommended that the school should only be used as a contingency polling place in event that Napier Hall is no longer available as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Napier Hall Address: Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick G60 5JH Type of Property: Leisure Trust (subject to lease) Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CW12C – 3218 (420) Proposed New Polling District: CW12C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 3896 (486 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 4 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 4 Returning Officer’s Comments: The hall has been identified as a potential saving option for the Council and a decision has been made to lease it to a community group. However, the lease will contain a clause ensuring future use of the hall as a polling place. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Dalmuir Community Centre Address: Duntocher Road, Clydebank G81 4RQ Type of Property: Leisure Trust Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CW14C 2294 (279) Proposed New Polling District: CW14C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2294 (279 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: Established polling place with good accessibility. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: Waterfront Church Hall Address: Abbotsford Road, Clydebank G81 1PA Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CW15C - 1689 (205 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CW15C Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 1689 (205 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 2 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency 2 Returning Officer’s Comments: The Planning Section has advised that up to 570 new properties could be built within this polling district within the next five years. It may be necessary to use both halls to accommodate additional polling station. Established polling place with good accessibility. Retain as a polling place.
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Appendix 2 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNTY CONSTITUENCY REVIEW OF POLLING DISTRICTS AND PLACES 2023 Polling Place Name: St Margaret’s Church Hall Address: Sinclair Street, Clydebank, G81 1AE Type of Property: Church premises Scottish Parliament Constituency: Clydebank and Milngavie Local Authority Wards Served: 6 – Clydebank Waterfront Existing Polling Districts at this place and breakdown of number of voters per district (as at September 2023): CW16C - 2740 (368 postal voters) Proposed New Polling District: CW16C (no change) Total number of voters proposed to be served at this place (as at September 2023): 2740 (368 postal voters) No of polling stations for UK General Election held in December 2019: 3 No of polling stations recommended for election at UK Parliamentary Constituency: 3 Returning Officer’s Comments: Established polling place. It may be possible to accommodate additional Glasgow voters for UK elections in this hall, depending on actual numbers. Failing that, the nearest existing Glasgow City Council approved venue could be used for those additional voters gained as a result of the change to the UK Parliamentary boundaries. Glasgow City Council is currently reviewing its polling scheme and the outcome should be known in December 2023. Retain as a polling place.