New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in North Tyneside Council.
The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A 10-week consultation on the proposals will run until 17 April 2023.
The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing North Tyneside to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.
The Commission has published proposals for changes to North Tyneside. It is proposing that there should be 20 wards and three councillors per ward. All ward boundaries will change.
Proposed changes include:
• Killingworth will be united in a single ward
• North Shields will be represented in its own ward
Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:
“We want people in North Tyneside to help us.
“We have drawn up proposals for new wards in North Tyneside. 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. 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 see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries. www.consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/36625
People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post:
Review Officer (North Tyneside)
LGBCE
PO Box 133
Blyth
NE24 9FE
