Who are we consulting and why?
Parliamentary constituencies are set to change. The independent Boundary Commission for England (BCE) are drawing the map of constituencies in England and needs your help to shape their final recommendations, ensuring they take into consideration local knowledge and views.
From 8 June until 2 August 2021 the BCE are holding an eight week consultation, allowing you to share your knowledge about your local area.
The Commission considers every piece of feedback that it receives, whether that is about where the constituency boundaries should be or the
name of the constituency.
What are we consulting on?
The 2023 Review of Parliamentary constituencies was formally launched in January 2021. Due to population changes since the last review, the number of electors in some constituencies is much higher than in others. The Commission is required by legislation to ensure that the number of electors in each constituency is more equal; in doing so, the number of constituencies in England will increase from 533 to 543.
How to take part
The Commission wants to ensure the final recommendations reflect the views and knowledge of local residents and communities. It is easy to have your say.
Online
By visiting the online consultation portal you can:
- View the map of proposed constituencies
- Provide feedback on the new boundary lines
- Share your views on proposed new constituency names
Email information@boundarycommissionengland.gov.uk or call 020 7276 1102 for general enquiries
Post
Write to us at: Boundary Commission for England, 35 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BQ
What happens next?
There will be a further two rounds of consultation in 2022, which will additionally include a number of public hearings. Following the conclusion of all three consultation periods, the Commission will look at all the evidence received and form its final recommendations. These will be presented to Parliament by July 2023 for approval, with the new constituencies taking effect at the next General Election.