Polling districts and polling places review
Ward 6 - Midlothian South
Current polling places and stations
There are currently seven polling places and 13 polling stations in Midlothian South.
As at July 2019, the total electorate is 11,707, 9,912 of whom vote at a polling station while 1,795 have a postal vote.
| Polling places | Polling district | No of electors | Polling station no | Eligible electorate at polling station | Postal voters |
|
North Kirk of Scotland |
MS6A | 48 | 4 | 29 | 19 |
|
Temple Village Hall
|
MS6B | 402 | 1 | 338 | 64 |
|
Newbattle Community Learning Centre |
MS6C | 817 | 1 | 704 | 113 |
|
Newtongrange Church Hall |
MS6D | 3,548 | 1-3 | 2,926 | 622 |
|
Gorebridge Leisure Centre |
MS6E | 5,780 | 1-5 | 4,957 | 823 |
|
Birkenside Sports Pavilion
|
MS6F | 716 | 1 | 631 | 85 |
|
Middleton Village Hall |
MS6G | 396 | 1 | 327 | 69 |
Proposed polling places and stations
The proposals are for six polling places and 13 polling stations (not including MS6H). Our aim would be to keep schools on the proposed list open and to make a separate entrance available in schools for voters.
| Polling places | Polling district | No of electors | Polling station no | Eligible electorate at polling station | Postal voters |
|
North Kirk of Scotland |
MS6A | 48 | 4 | 29 | 19 |
|
Temple Village Hall |
MS6B | 402 | 1 | 338 | 64 |
|
Newtongrange Church Hall |
MS6C | 4,365 | 1-4 | 3,630 | 735 |
|
Gorebridge Leisure Centre |
MS6E | 5,576 | 1-5 | 4,753 | 823 |
|
Birkenside Sports Pavilion |
MS6F | 920 | 1 | 794 | 126 |
|
Middleton Village Hall |
MS6G | 396 | 1 | 327 | 69 |
|
Burnbrae Primary School |
MS6H | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maps of Ward 6 - Midlothian South
- Current Ward 6 map of polling districts and places
- Proposed Ward 6 map of polling districts and places (full)
- Proposed Ward 6 map of polling districts and places (close up)
Get in touch
Let us know what you think about the proposed changes. Email your views by Wednesday 25 September to:
The home page of the consultation has more information about the proposals, where to find paper copies and how to contact us if you would rather not email.