Consultation call over Derbyshire boundary review

The changes would see two member electoral divisions abolished

Residents of Derbyshire are invited to have their say on a new political map for the county.

Following a major review, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has published proposed changes to the county council areas.

The changes are designed to make sure councillors represent roughly the same number of people.

It would see minor changes to the distribution of councillors, but the overall number staying at 64.

Town split

The new map would mean 64 single member divisions, rather than 61 single member divisions plus three, two-member divisions.

Other proposals include an additional councillor in South Derbyshire - going from eight to nine - and a reduction of one in Chesterfield - from nine to eight.

In Bolsover, a boundary would be moved to avoid a split in the town centre.

Council leader Barry Lewis said: "The commission has asked all local authorities to help spread the word about the proposed changes and I'd encourage people to have their say before 1 April 2024.

"We believe it's important that people look at and understand what the changes are and what they could mean for them."

Final plans are expected in July.