A
new pattern of wards is being developed for Buckinghamshire Council.
Following
a public consultation on proposed council size for the authority, the Local
Government Boundary Commission has decided that the number of councillors in
Buckinghamshire should be 98.
The
Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their
local area. A 12-week consultation on the proposals will run until 4 April
2022.
The
Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing
Buckinghamshire to make sure councillors represent about the same number of
electors, and that ward arrangements help the council work effectively. It
wants to be sure that its proposals reflect community ties and identities.
The
Commission is interested in views on which communities should be part of the
same ward.
- What
facilities do people share, such as parks, leisure centres or schools and
shopping areas?
- What
issues do neighbouring communities face that they have in common, such as
high numbers of visitors or heavy traffic?
- Have
there been new housing or commercial developments that have changed the
focus of communities?
- And are
there roads, rivers, railways or other features that people believe form
strong boundaries between neighbourhoods?
The
Commission will use local views to help it draw up proposals for new ward
boundaries.
There
will be a further round of consultation once the Commission has drawn up those
proposals.
Launching
the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We
want people in Buckinghamshire to help us.
We
are starting to draw up new wards for Buckinghamshire. We want our proposals
for new electoral arrangements to reflect communities. We also want them to be
easy to understand and convenient for local people. Residents and local
organisations can help us understand community ties and identities at this
early stage of the process.
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 give their
views: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/have-your-say/29857
People
can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk
,
on mobile via https://lgbce.beezer.com,
and by post to:
Review
Officer (Buckinghamshire) LGBCE
PO
Box 133 Blyth NE24 9FE
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