Bassetlaw District Council has agreed its response to the Local Government Boundary Commission’s draft recommendations for new electoral arrangements in the district.
Under the plans councillor numbers remain the same at 48, but some ward areas and names could change to ensure Members represent the same number of electors, as well as better reflecting local communities.
18 of the 26 wards proposed by the Boundary Commission are largely in line with the council’s earlier submission, but of the remaining eight, the council does not support a change on the grounds they don’t reflect community interests and identities or provide for effective and convenient government.
Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council said:
“We need to make sure these new wards deliver not only electoral equality for voters but provide boundaries which reflect natural communities, as well as enabling the council to conduct its business effectively.
“While 18 of these proposed wards meet these criteria, we believe eight of the proposed changes do not and we will respond to the Commission accordingly.”
The council’s recommendations will now be submitted to the Boundary Commission as part of its ongoing electoral review.
It includes the Boundary Commission’s consultation of residents and local organisations in the district, this ends on the 7th of October.
Final recommendations will be published in March 2025, with any changes coming into effect for the Local Government elections expected in May 2027.
For more information visit: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/about-us/consultations-and-engagement/consultation-local-government-boundary-review-for-bassetlaw/
Last Updated on Tuesday, September 24, 2024