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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Devolution and Elections

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question HL4177 on Local Government: Devolution and Elections, whether advice from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England will be public.

Answer

The Local Government Boundary Commission England (LGBCE) is responsible for electoral reviews for local government, reviewing wards, and setting the council size in terms of number of councillors. When a full electoral review of a newly established authority is carried out, the LGBCE will follow its guidance (which is available on its website), and the electoral review process includes a local consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34871
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government: Devolution and Elections
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Devolution Elections Local government
Link
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