How proposals for new constituencies are developed
We must keep to the rules set by Parliament about how many constituencies there are and the number of electors to each MP. We also take into account existing boundaries, local geography, and local ties. We know that local knowledge can help improve our proposals, and have invited the public to participate in our secondary consultation. We will take into account every response when deciding on any changes to our initial proposals.
Review will not favour one political party
The Boundary Commission for England is independent and impartial and will not take into account patterns of voting or the results of elections when reviewing constituency boundaries. Political parties’ views on where boundaries should be do not have any more weight than those of members of the public.
Changes will not affect local council services
Bin collections, schools, services and council tax in your local area are set by your local authority and this review does not change local authority boundaries. The boundary changes only relate to parliamentary constituencies (the area an MP is elected to represent in Parliament).
Timeline for proposed changes
Every response received during the first and secondary consultations will be analysed. If our proposals change, we will publish our recommendations and hold a further public consultation. Our final recommendations will be submitted to Parliament by 1 July 2023, and the new constituencies will take effect at the next General Election after that date.
Names of constituencies may change after review
Generally, the more a constituency has changed, the more likely it is that the BCE will recommend a change of name. The Commission welcomes views on the naming of proposed constituencies during the consultation.
