The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
Abolished existing electoral wards in Thurrock and established 20 new wards with revised councilor allocations, effective from the 2025 local elections.
The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements comprehensive changes to electoral arrangements in the borough of Thurrock following recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The Order abolishes existing electoral wards and establishes 20 new wards with specified numbers of councillors for each, ranging from two to three members per ward.
These changes will take effect for elections from 2025 onwards, with new boundaries defined by geographical features and documented in official mapping.
Arguments For
Provides updated electoral arrangements that better reflect current population distribution and community boundaries in Thurrock
Creates a more balanced representation with carefully allocated councilor numbers for each ward based on population size
Implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission following detailed local consultation
Maintains clear geographical boundaries using recognizable features like roads and waterways for easier administration
Arguments Against
Requires significant administrative changes to implement new ward boundaries and electoral arrangements
May cause temporary confusion for residents who find themselves in newly named or restructured wards
Could potentially disrupt existing community structures and local representation patterns during the transition
Implementation costs associated with updating electoral systems and documentation
Citation, commencement, extent and application
- This Order may be cited as the Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025.
- This article and article 2 come into force on the day after the day on which this Order is made.
- Article 3 comes into force-
- (a) for the purpose of proceedings preliminary or relating to the election of councillors, on the day after the day on which this Order is made;
- (b) for all other purposes, on the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2025.
- This Order extends to England and Wales but applies in relation to England only.
The Order establishes its official title and sets out when different parts take effect.
Implementation occurs in two phases: immediate activation for election preparation purposes, and full implementation during the 2025 local elections.
While the legislation technically extends across England and Wales, it only applies to England.
Interpretation 7. In this Order, 'the map' means the map marked 'Map referred to in the Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025', held by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. 8. Where a boundary is shown on the map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it is to be treated as running along the centre line of the feature.
Defines how to interpret the boundary map that accompanies the Order.
When boundaries follow physical features like roads or waterways, the centerline of these features serves as the official boundary.
The authoritative map is maintained by the Local Government Boundary Commission.
Wards of the borough of Thurrock and number of councillors 9. The existing wards of the borough of Thurrock are abolished. 10. The borough of Thurrock is divided into the 20 wards listed in the first column of the table in the Schedule. 11. Each ward comprises the area identified on the map by reference to the name of the ward. 12. The number of councillors to be elected for each ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of the table in the Schedule.
Abolishes all existing wards in Thurrock and establishes 20 new wards.
Each new ward has a defined geographical area shown on the official map and an allocated number of councillors specified in the accompanying schedule.
The restructuring creates a completely new ward system for the borough.
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