Local Government Boundary Commission for England Legislation

22 statutory instruments made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.

The Wirral (Electoral Changes) Order 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26

Abolished the existing electoral wards of the borough of the Wirral and established 22 new wards with revised councillor allocations for elections from 2027.


Establishes new electoral arrangements for the borough of the Wirral by abolishing existing wards and creating 22 new wards.

It directs that each new ward is to be represented by three councillors, except for the Hoylake & Meols ward, which will elect two councillors.

The order applies to local government structures and electoral proceedings within the borough of the Wirral in England.

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The Somerset (Electoral Changes) Order 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26

Abolished existing electoral divisions in Somerset and established 93 new divisions and revised parish wards effective for the 2027 elections.


This Order establishes new electoral arrangements for Somerset, abolishing existing electoral divisions and replacing them with 93 new divisions.

It specifies the number of councillors for each division and creates or modifies parish wards for numerous Somerset parishes, including Bridgwater, Taunton, and Yeovil.

The changes apply to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and Somerset Council for elections held on or after the ordinary day of election in 2027.

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The North Yorkshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26

Reorganized North Yorkshire into 87 electoral divisions and updated warding arrangements for 14 parishes effective from the 2027 local elections.


This Order establishes new electoral arrangements for North Yorkshire by abolishing existing divisions and creating 87 new electoral divisions.

It defines the names, boundaries, and number of councillors for these divisions, as well as making consequential changes to the warding structures of 14 specific parishes.

The Order applies to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and relevant registration and returning officers for elections held on or after the ordinary day of election in 2027.

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The Westmorland and Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 2026

Published: Fri 13th Mar 26

The Order abolished existing electoral wards in Westmorland and Furness and established 35 new district wards and consequential revised parish wards, with implementation commencing in stages leading up to the 2027 local elections.


This Statutory Instrument, made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) under powers granted by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, formally enacts the LGBCE's recommendations for electoral changes within the Westmorland and Furness district.

It abolishes all existing district wards and replaces them with 35 new district wards, detailing the councillor allocation for each in Schedule 1, effective for elections occurring in 2027.

Furthermore, it concurrently alters the parish wards for Barrow, Dalton Town with Newton, Kendal, Pennington, Penrith, and Ulverston in Schedule 2, ensuring these consequential changes align with the new district structure for local elections.

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The Middlesbrough (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Fri 19th Dec 25

The Order abolished existing electoral wards in Middlesbrough and replaced them with 20 new wards, specifying the number of councillors for each.


This Order legally enacts the recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England regarding the electoral arrangements for the borough of Middlesbrough, established under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

It abolishes all existing electoral wards within Middlesbrough and replaces them with 20 new wards, detailing the specific area and the corresponding number of councillors for each new ward as listed in the attached Schedule, with full effect beginning for elections held in 2027.

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The Sandwell (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Fri 19th Dec 25

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.

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The Milton Keynes (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Wed 26th Nov 25

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.

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The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Thu 17th Jul 25

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.

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