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Notice of Interim Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations

Notice is hereby given that the Council is conducting an interim review of the polling districts, polling places and polling stations that fall within its boundaries. Our local review follows on from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) review of the electoral wards of Charnwood. Recommendations from the LGBCE regarding the Charnwood boundary review can be found at Local Government Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal (lgbce.org.uk).

The Returning Officer will comment on the existing arrangements and any proposed changes to polling districts, polling places and polling stations.

Anyone having an interest in this review is encouraged to submit comments and, where applicable, alternative proposals. The Council welcomes views from all residents and organisations in the Borough. The Council particularly welcomes views regarding accessibility for disabled voters, in particular from bodies or persons with experience or expertise on these issues.

Representations can be made by email to electoral.services@charnwood.gov.uk or by post to: Electoral Services, Charnwood Borough Council, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TX. Representations should be made no later than Monday 3^rd October 2022.

This notice, the Returning Officer's proposals, all review documents, and any representations received will be published on the Council's website at Polling stations, districts and places - Charnwood Borough Council.

The timetable which will be followed is:

Dated: Tuesday 3 May 2022

Support For Ukraine

The Council condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Please visit Charnwood Borough Council for ways to show your support:

Support for Ukraine - Charnwood Borough Council

Road Closures

Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) are made the following locations:

Barkbythorpe Road, Thurmaston / Troon
Leicestershire County Council Highways and Leicester City Council have agreed to a TTRO at the above location. A TTRO is required on Barkbythorpe Road from 7th March 2022 for up to 24 weeks. The works / road closures will be undertaken in the following phases:
- Phase One - Road closed between Mountain Road and Warren Avenue from 7th March 2022 for s. Access maintained to Warren Avenue via Coleford Road or Barkbythorpe Road.
- Phase Two - Road closed between Warren Avenue and Knightwood Road from 4 April 2022 for 5 weeks. Access to Knightwood Road via Barkbythorpe.
- Phase Three - Road closurd between Knightwood Road and King Street (Barkbythorpe) from 9th May 2022 for 15 weeks.

A temporary 30mph speed restriction will be enforced on Barkbythorpe Road between the 30mph de-limit at Barkbythorpe to the 30mph speed restriction at the County Boundary. Temporary "Prohibition of Waiting and Loading at any time" restrictions will be enforced on both sides of the carriageway between Cannock Street (Troon) and King Street, Barkbythorpe. The TTRO will be implemented for public safety to allow M + J Evans Construction Limited undertake works to install new Foul pipes, new water pipers, new Manholes and new accesses in relation to the new development. The proposed alternative diversion route will be via: Humberstone Lane, A607 Newark Road, Barkbythorpe Lane and vice versa. The works can be viewed at https://one.network/?tm=GB127022309

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- A607 NEWARK ROAD, THURMASTON

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. A temporary 30mph speed restriction is required on Newark Road from 19th April 2022 for 3 nights, 20:00 till 06:00 each night. The restriction will be enforced, North Bound and South Bound, between the junction of Checkland Road and the junction of Pontylue Way. During the works, temporary lane closures will be utilised at the same locations. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety to allow Leicestershire County Council undertake coring works of the Highway. The works can be viewed at https://one.network/?tm=GB128175725