For sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph 34 of Schedule 12 to the Local Government Act 1972 substitute the following—

“(4)

A poll may be demanded before the conclusion of a community meeting on any question arising at the meeting; but no poll shall be taken unless—

(a)

the poll is demanded by a majority of the local government electors present at the meeting, and

(b)

the electors demanding a poll constitute not less than—

(i)

10% of the local government electors for the community, or

(ii)

150 of the electors (if 10% of the electors exceeds 150 electors).”.