Proposed Parliamentary Boundary Changes - 2013 Review

The draft proposals show dramatic changes.  The current consultation stages closes on 5 December – make sure you make your views known before then.

The number of MPs in Cumbria is reducing from 6 to 5, with each MP required to look after approximately 76,000 electors.  Therefore the parliamentary boundaries within the County will have to change to reflect this.

The initial proposals were published on 13 September for a period of public consultation and any comments or suggestions should be forwarded to the Boundary Commission (details below).

The consultation period runs from 13 September to 5 December 2011

All representations received will be published in Spring 2012.  Following this, revised proposals will be published towards the end of 2012 when there will be a further period of consultation.  Final recommendations will be published in 2013.

It is imperative that your views are made known to the Boundary Commission in order that their final recommendations properly reflect the views of the residents in this area.

The initial proposals document, large map of the North West region, and smaller maps of each proposed constituency are available to view at South Lakeland House, Kendal, and Ulverston Town Hall.  (Please note these cannot be removed from the offices.)

Summary leaflets and a small booklet about the Review are available to take away.

Let the Boundary Commission know your views!

Write to
Boundary Commission for England, 35 Great Smith Street, London  SW1P 3BQ, or

Email
information@bcommengland.x.gsi.gov.uk

There’s more information about the Review and how to respond at the Boundary Commission website