LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION
Consultation on draft recommendations for ward boundaries in Solihull Council
Local Government Boundary Commission has published draft recommendations for new wards, ward boundaries, and ward names for Solihull Council.
They are now inviting comments on those recommendations.
The consultation closes on 10 April 2024.
Residents can take part in the consultation using the link below, which includes further information about the Commission and the review.
The Commission encourage everyone who has a view on the draft recommendations to contact them, whether they support them or wish to propose alternative arrangements.
The Commission will consider every representation received during consultation, whether it is submitted by an individual, a local group or an organisation.
They will weigh each submission against the legal criteria which they must follow when drawing up electoral arrangements:
* to deliver electoral equality: where each councillor represents roughly the same number of electors as others across the district;
* that the pattern of wards should, as far as possible, reflect the interests and identities of local communities;
* that the electoral arrangements should provide for effective and convenient local government.
It is important that residents take account of the criteria if they are suggesting an alternative pattern of wards.
If residents wish to put forward a view, the Comission would also urge them to ensure that evidence supports their submission.
The Commission website features technical guidance that explains the process and their policies, as well as guidance on how to take part in each part of the process.
