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 Swindon (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
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 Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
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 Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: 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.
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The order established 23 new electoral wards for the borough of Kirklees, abolished existing wards, and set election schedules for 2026 and beyond.
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, restructuring the borough's electoral wards.
The order abolishes existing wards, establishes 23 new ones detailed in the Schedule, specifies a three-councillor representation for each ward, and outlines a schedule for elections in 2026 and subsequent years, ensuring a phased transition to a system of electing councillors by thirds.
The effective date varies depending on the purpose, with some aspects coming into force immediately and others taking effect in October 2025 and 2026.
The Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Order established 30 new electoral wards in Bradford, abolished existing wards, and implemented a new election schedule for city and parish councillors, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing electoral wards in Bradford and establishing 30 new ones.
The Order details the new ward names and boundaries, specifies three councillors per ward, and outlines a phased election schedule beginning with a whole-city council election in 2026 transitioning to elections by thirds thereafter.
Similar changes are implemented for parish wards in surrounding areas.
The Order ensures that the changes comply with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
The Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The order established 21 new electoral wards for Barnsley, abolished existing wards, and implemented a new system for councillor elections and retirements.
The Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards in the borough of Barnsley and establishing 21 new ones.
The order details the new ward boundaries, specifies that each ward will elect three councillors, and sets out the schedule for elections and councillor retirements, with staggered terms to avoid full council elections every year.
It also provides rules for resolving ties in elections.
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 established 21 new city wards and revised parish wards, implemented new election timelines, and abolished existing ward structures.
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements changes to the electoral arrangements for the city of Wakefield and associated parishes, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The order abolishes existing wards and establishes 21 new wards for the city, along with revised parish ward structures.
It outlines the timelines for elections, including initial elections in 2026 and subsequent staggered retirements of councilors to a system of thirds.
The changes ensure future elections adhere to legal requirements while aiming to improve representation and governance.
The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2025
The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2025 corrected errors in the Maidstone (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 regarding electoral boundary divisions and implemented the recommendations of the Maidstone Borough Council.
The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2025 corrects errors in the 2025 Order regarding electoral boundaries in Maidstone, England.
The amendment ensures that the boundary changes accurately reflect recommendations from the Maidstone Borough Council, resolving a discrepancy originating from a failure to correctly implement those recommendations.
The Order specifies implementation dates for various purposes, and its scope extends to England and Wales but applies only in England.