The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is the independent body currently reviewing ward boundaries in Brighton & Hove.
We conduct these reviews to look at whether the boundaries of wards or divisions within a local authority need to be altered. The review will recommend:
- the total number of councillors that should be elected to the authority in the future (called the ‘council size’).
- the boundaries, names and number of councillors to represent each ward.
The review process takes around a year and includes at least two phases of public consultation where we ask for proposals and comments on ward boundaries.
The first phase (preliminary period) allowed us to put forward our case for the total number of councillors that should be elected to the council in the future. This is called the ‘council size’. The Commission is recommending that Brighton & Hove City Council has 54 councillors in the future. This is no change from the current number of councillors.
You can view more about the review process, criteria and rules and the most up to date information on the Local Government Boundary review on the Local Government Boundary Review website.
Tell the boundary commission your views
The commission is interested in your views on which communities should be part of the same electoral ward.
Example questions
What facilities do people share in your neighbourhood, 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?
Are there roads, rivers, railways or other built or natural features that people believe form strong boundaries between neighbourhoods?
Timeline
- consultation on warding patterns: 24 August 2021 to 1 November 2021
- commission meeting: draft recommendations: 18 January 2022
- consultation on draft recommendations: 1 February 2022 to 11 April 2022
- commission meeting: Final Recommendations: 21 June 2022
Phase One: Information and Council Size
Council size submission
Electoral forecasting proforma
Forecast electorate
Electoral review: New homes and student beds from major developers
Map of future housing developments
Polling district maps
Latest polling districts review report
Parish electoral arrangements proforma
The Parish of Rottingdean will have 9 councillors.