The LGBCE is proposing that there should be 18 wards in the borough, seven fewer than there are now. These 18 wards will each be represented by three councillors.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to:
Full details of the proposals and the consultation can be found on the LGBCE website. People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post:
Review Officer (Wokingham)
LGBCE
PO Box 133
Blyth
NE24 9FE
Wokingham Borough Council Chief Executive Susan Parsonage said: “It is important that ward arrangements take account of local views and reflect our community and so I would urge everybody to have a look at the proposals and then make their comments.”