Boundary Review for County Council Divisions
A consultation on draft recommendations for division boundaries in Worcestershire has begun
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has today (10th January) published draft recommendations for new divisions, division boundaries, and division names for Worcestershire County Council.
The Commission are now inviting comments on those recommendations.
The consultation closes on 18 March 2024
Summary of Draft Recommendations
Have your say
You can take part in the consultation by CLICKING HERE or through the Commission’s website, which includes further information about the Commission and the review.
The Commission encourages everyone who has a view on the draft recommendations to contact them, whether you support them or whether you wish to propose alternative arrangements.
The Commission will consider every representation received during consultation, whether it is submitted by an individual, a local group or an organisation.
They will weigh each submission against the legal criteria which we must follow when drawing up electoral arrangements:
· to deliver electoral equality: where each councillor represents roughly the same number of electors as others across the county;
· that the pattern of divisions should, as far as possible, reflect the interests and identities of local communities;
· that the electoral arrangements should provide for effective and convenient local government.
It is important that you take account of the criteria if you are suggesting an alternative pattern of divisions.
If you wish to put forward a view, they would also urge you to ensure that evidence supports your submission.
For example, if you wish to argue that two areas should be included in the same electoral division, make sure you tell them why they should be together, providing evidence about community facilities, ties, organisations, and amenities, rather than simply asserting that they belong together.
The Commission’s website features technical guidance that explains the process and their policies, as well as guidance on how to take part in each part of the process.