By law, councils must regularly review their polling arrangements to ensure residents have reasonable and accessible facilities for voting. The last full review took place in 2023, following the creation of North Yorkshire Council. While the next statutory review is not due until 2028, this interim review is being undertaken to reflect changes arising from recent boundary and community governance reviews, as well as to consider polling stations that are no longer available or suitable.
The review affects all North Yorkshire Council divisions, although in some areas the changes are minor, such as updates to polling district codes. In other areas, there are proposed changes to polling district boundaries, polling places or polling station venues.
As part of the review, we have consulted the acting returning officer, local councillors, parish councils, political parties, community organisations, charities and disability groups. Feedback received during this public consultation will be considered before final recommendations are made.
The outcome of the review will be used to prepare the revised Register of Electors, which is planned to be published on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
We want to hear your views on the proposed changes. You can review the full proposals, including detailed maps and polling district information and submit your comments using the consultation form below.
- view the full review document and maps (pdf / 52 MB)
- view the notice of interim review of polling districts and polling places
You can also obtain paper copies of the review document from the following council offices:
- 1 Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton, BD23 1FJ
- Mercury House, Station Road, Richmond, DL10 4JX
- Civic Centre, St Luke’s Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2AE
- County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD
- Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton, YO17 7HH
- Civic Centre, Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9FT
- Town Hall, St Nicholas St, Scarborough YO11 2HG
Any registered elector may make representations on the current and proposed arrangements. We welcome comments and suggestions from anyone with expertise in improving access for people with any type of disability.
Where possible, people making representations should suggest alternative places that may be used as polling places.
This consultation closes on Monday 12 October 2026.
Representations and comments can also be submitted in writing by Monday 12 October 2026:
- email: elections@northyorks.gov.uk
- post: Electoral Registration Officer, Electoral Services, North Yorkshire Council, Civic Centre, St Lukes Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2AE