Consultation over plans to change ward boundaries

The number of council wards in North East Lincolnshire could be reduced by one

A consultation has begun on changing council ward boundaries in North East Lincolnshire.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is proposing the number of councillors would remain the same at 42, but the number of wards could be reduced by one to 14.

The public is being asked for their views on the proposals over the next few weeks.

Any changes would come into force for the next round of local elections in May 2026.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Professor Colin Mellors, chair of the LGBCE, said the consultation would help the commission produce wards which "reflect local communities and identities".

“By telling us about where you live and where you access local services, it will help us to create appropriate and meaningful boundaries," he said.

It might be something as straightforward as where you go for shops, schools or a sporting venue, whether you see a road, park or river as a dividing feature or the heart of a community, or which areas have joint projects.

“Hearing from local residents will give us important evidence to inform our recommendations for a pattern of wards for North East Lincolnshire that ensures each councillor represents about the same number of electors.”

Currently, there are 12 three-member and three two-member wards.

If adopted, the changes would mean the council would have 14 three-member wards.

The election model would remain the same, with about a third of councillors being elected in three of every four years.

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