Have your say on the Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s electoral review of new ward boundaries for West Northamptonshire

Overview

West Northamptonshire Council is currently undergoing an electoral review that is run by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. They are developing a new pattern of wards for West Northamptonshire Council.

The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is
reviewing West Northamptonshire to make sure councillors represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements help the council work effectively. It wants to be sure that its proposals reflect community ties and identities.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided that the number of councillors in West Northamptonshire should be 77. This is a change from the current council which has 93.

The Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area. A 10-week consultation inviting proposals will run until 7 November 2022.

The  review consultation process for West Northamptonshire Council is as follows;

• First consultation on warding arrangements: 30 August 2022 – 7 November 2022
• Consultation on draft proposals: 7 February 2023 – 17 April 2023
• Publication of final proposals: 4 July 2023 (later if further consultation needed)

For information about how reviews work and the consultation for West Northamptonshire Council please visit the dedicated section for West Northamptonshire on the Local Government Boundary Commission web pages:

• West Northamptonshire | LGBCE Site
• How Reviews Work. 

How to have your say

For information about how reviews work and the consultation for West Northamptonshire Council please visit the dedicated section for West Northamptonshire on the Local Government Boundary Commission web pages:

• West Northamptonshire | LGBCE Site
• How Reviews Work

Or you can give your views by email or by post using the contact details below:

Email address: reviews@lgbce.org.uk

Postal address:

• Review Officer (West Northamptonshire)
• LGBCE
• PO Box 133
• Blyth
• NE24 9FE  

For queries about how to take part in the consultation please contact the Review Officer (West Northamptonshire) using the details above or by telephone on 020 7276 1102.