Help shape the Charnwood's future political landscape

A commission is looking to change Charnwood's wards for future Council elections.

The number of councillors for the area will stay the same at 52.

The Local Government Boundary Commission, an independent group which draws boundaries between wards, wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their area.
 
Through this consultation, the commission hopes any proposals accurately reflect community ties and identities.
 
They're looking for view on which communities should be part of the same ward.

In a statement they said, "What facilities do people share, such as parks, leisure centres or schools and shopping areas? What issues do neighbouring communities face that they have in common, such as high numbers of visitors or heavy traffic?

"Have there been new housing or commercial developments that have changed the focus of communities? And are there roads, rivers, railways or other features that people believe form strong boundaries between neighbourhoods?"

Pictured below is the current layout of the wards for Charnwood.

Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We want people in Charnwood to help us.
 
“We are starting to draw up new wards for Charnwood. We want our proposals for new electoral arrangements to reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people.
 
“Residents and local organisations can help us understand community ties and identities at this early stage of the process.

“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 give their views.

A 10 week consultation will run until 31 May 2021.