The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has launched the next round of consultation on Newcastle's 'warding patterns' - new wards for Newcastle upon Tyne. Please read what they propose and take part in the consultation via their website here: LGBCE Consultation for New Wards in Newcastle upon Tyne 2024
From LGBCE: "We review the electoral and boundary arrangements of councils to make sure they are fair. Our reviews include at least two rounds of public consultation before we make recommendations for change.
From LGBCE: "We review the electoral and boundary arrangements of councils to make sure they are fair. Our reviews include at least two rounds of public consultation before we make recommendations for change.
- 16 January 2024: We decide how many councillors there should be
- 23 January- 1 April 2024: We carry out an initial public consultation on communities
- 9 July - 16 September 2024: We carry out a public consultation on our proposals
- 7 January 2025: We publish our recommendations
- TBD We ask Parliament to approve our recommendations
- 2026 New arrangements apply to local elections."
If you have questions about this, please contact the LGBCE here: reviews@lgbce.org.uk
