Communities in Staffordshire are being invited to help shape proposals for new council division boundaries in the county.
The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) is reviewing Staffordshire to make sure councillors will represent roughly the same number of electors and ensure division arrangements will help the council work effectively.
The Commission is proposing that there should continue to be 62 divisions, with one councillor per division. It now wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A 10-week consultation will run until 16 October 2023.
Launching the consultation, Commission Chair Professor Colin Mellors, said: “We have drawn up proposals for new divisions in Staffordshire. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people.
“Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions. It’s easy to get involved.
Alan White, Leader at Staffordshire County Council said: “It’s really important that we have a fair and effective democratic process in Staffordshire that gives all our communities a say in how the council is run.
“The proposals will help make sure we have a fair and equal process when it comes to local council elections while helping us maintain community identity for years to come.
“All county councillors have been involved in the process and we continue to work closely with our district and borough colleagues. It’s vital that we get these proposals right and I would urge both residents and organisations to have their say.”
Further details on the proposals, an interactive map showing the new divisions, and how to have your say are available here. Any changes will be implemented in 2025.
