The Order legally abolished the existing electoral wards of Sandwell and established 24 new wards, setting the framework for the 2026 council elections and subsequent councillor retirements.

This Order gives effect to the September 2025 recommendations of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for changes to the electoral arrangements in the Borough of Sandwell, legally abolishing the existing electoral wards and establishing 24 new wards, each entitled to three councillors, effective for the 2026 local elections, while also detailing necessary provisions for the retirement cycle of the newly elected councillors.

The Order abolished existing Milton Keynes city wards, created 21 new city wards, defined new parish wards in several parishes, and set forthcoming election schedules for city and parish councillors.

This Order enacts recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England to change the electoral arrangements for the city of Milton Keynes, effective from 2026 onwards.

It legally abolishes all existing city wards and replaces them with 21 new wards, detailing the number of councillors for each, and establishes transitional rules for the first general election using these new arrangements in 2026, which will then revert to an election by thirds system.

Furthermore, the Order implements consequential changes to parish wards across several constituent parishes, redefining their boundaries and councillor numbers.

This order established new ward boundaries and election schedules in Solihull and made consequential changes to parish ward structures.

The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards and creating 17 new ones in Solihull.

The order specifies the number of councillors for each ward, schedules elections for 2026 and subsequent years, and outlines the retirement process for existing councillors.

Changes also affect parish wards in Bickenhill & Marston Green, Kingshurst, and Smith’s Wood, with new ward structures and councillor allocations detailed in Schedule 2.

The changes aim for fairer representation and more effective local government.

The order amended nine Combined Authorities Orders, granting them additional powers to fund technical education qualifications and pathways to occupational competence, while excluding specific age groups and apprenticeship training.

This order amends existing orders governing nine Combined Authorities in England, granting them powers under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to provide financial resources for approved technical education qualifications and steps towards occupational competence.

These powers are not applicable to apprenticeships or individuals under 19 or under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

The order received approval from each House of Parliament and involved prior public consultation.

The order established new electoral wards in Swindon based on Local Government Boundary Commission for England recommendations, abolishing previous structures and setting new councillor allocations for borough and parish wards.

The Swindon (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, altering electoral arrangements in the borough of Swindon.

Existing borough and parish wards are abolished and replaced with 25 new borough wards and revised parish wards in Central Swindon North, Haydon Wick, South Swindon, Stratton St Margaret, Liddington, and St Andrews.

The order specifies the number of councillors each ward will elect and outlines the effective dates for different aspects of the changes, with some changes taking effect in October 2025 and others in 2026.

A map detailing the new ward boundaries is available for public inspection.

The Order transferred certain adult education functions from the Secretary of State to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, modifying relevant sections of the 2009 Act to reflect the change.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 transfers specified adult education functions from the Secretary of State to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

The transfer, effective August 1, 2025, covers functions under sections 86-88 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, excluding apprenticeship training and those concerning persons in adult detention.

Section 90 and section 100(1) and (1B) functions will be exercised concurrently.

The Combined Authority must adhere to Secretary of State guidance and directions regarding eligibility rules for awards.

The Order also modifies relevant sections of the 2009 Act to reflect the change in responsibilities.

This Order abolished existing electoral wards in Newcastle upon Tyne and Woolsington, establishing 26 new city wards and four new Woolsington parish wards, defining their boundaries, and specifying election timelines and councillor retirement schedules.

The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, restructuring the city's electoral wards.

Existing wards are abolished, and 26 new ones are created, each electing three councillors.

The order sets out the phased implementation of these changes, including the timeline for elections and the retirement of existing councillors.

Consequential changes are also made to the parish wards of Woolsington.

The order aims to improve electoral representation in line with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

The 2025 Order established 25 new electoral wards in Sunderland, scheduled elections, and altered Hetton parish ward boundaries.

The Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 modifies Sunderland's electoral arrangements, abolishing existing wards and introducing 25 new ones based on Local Government Boundary Commission for England recommendations.

It sets forth a schedule for council elections, including staggered retirements of councillors, and outlines procedures for resolving any vote ties.

The order also alters parish wards in Hetton, aligning them with the city's changes.

These adjustments aim for improved representation and electoral efficiency.