Press Release from Wychavon

Have your say on a new political map for Wychavon District Council

New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Wychavon District Council  The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A 10 week consultation on the proposals will run until 21 March 2022.

The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Wychavon to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.  

The Commission has published proposals for changes to Wychavon. It is proposing that there should be 26 wards, and 1-3 councillors per ward. Most wards are changing, four are staying the same.

Proposed changes include:  

•       Creation of a two-councillor Hartlebury & Dodderhill ward, to avoid splitting the village of Cutnall Green between wards

•       Expansion of Harvington & Norton ward in order to ensure good electoral equality

•       The Orchards area moving into an Evesham-based ward, at the suggestion of a local councillor

Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:  

“We want people in Wychavon to help us. 

“We have drawn up proposals for new wards in Wychavon. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people. 

“Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions. “It’s easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can e-mail or write to us. 

“Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It’s really simple, so do get involved”  

The Commission has a dedicated section on its website where people can see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries. https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/have-your-say/24728  

People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post:  

Review Officer (Wychavon)  

LGBCE  

PO Box 133  

Blyth  

NE24 9FE  

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Notes to editors:  

This consultation relates to the arrangements for local government elections. It is separate from consultations that are currently taking place across England on arrangements for parliamentary elections.  

For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 /

1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk 

An interactive map is available at https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/have-yoursay/24728

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to:  

•       Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors 

•       Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and

identities  

•       Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances

Wychavon have provided additional information in the documents below.