Electoral Review (26 Jan - 5 April)

The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) for England is asking for residents’ views on an electoral review of Guildford Borough Council. The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. They have decided that the number of councillors in Guildford should be 48, the same as now.

It is reviewing Guildford Borough Council to make sure that each councillor represents the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements help the Council work effectively. It wants to be sure that its proposals reflect community ties and identities. The outcomes of the review will agree new ward boundaries across the council.

Please find attached a press release and posters issued by the LGBC. They would like to hear residents’ views on topics such as: Shared leisure facilities (for example, across one or more wards) Issues that neighbouring communities face Roads, rivers or railways that residents feel create strong boundaries

Please visit https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/24724 to find out more and submit your comments or upload a document with your comments.

People can also give their views by e-mail at [email protected], and by post to: The Review Officer (Guildford) LGBCE PO Box 133 Blyth NE24 9FE

On the page you will find plenty of information to help you make a submission in the ‘Related Links’ section on the right of the page.

This stage of the consultation closes on Monday 5 April 2021.

Please find contact details for the LGBC here: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/about-us/contact-us