Boundary Commission to release final report about changes

The alterations would be implemented in 2023 ahead of the next scheduled general election in 2024.

The boundary commission for England have announced the publication date for the revised parliamentary constituency proposals.

The boundary commission have released previous proposals for constituencies to help create a standard population size for each parliamentary seat.

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The total number of constituencies will remain at 650, but some areas will gain seats, and some will lose them.

Bestwood Village, Lambley and Woodborough would move across into the Gedling constituency boundary if the last proposal remain unchanged.

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Gedling is represented by Conservative MP Tom Randall.

The villages are currently part of the Sherwood constituency and are represented my MP Mark Spencer.

The revised proposals will be released on Tuesday, November 8.

Members of the public will be able to view and comment on new suggested constituency boundaries.

This third and final consultation will last four weeks, ending on Monday December 8, and will be the last opportunity for the public to have a say on the new map of constituencies in England.

The alterations will be implemented in 2023 ahead of the next scheduled general election in 2024.

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Tim Bowden, secretary to the Boundary Commission for England, said: “The Boundary Commission for England is redrawing the map of constituencies in England so that it represents local communities as best as possible while keeping to the legal requirements.

“You can provide feedback in person at a public hearing in your region, or in writing via our consultation website bcereviews.org.uk, letter or email.

“Booking is now open for speaking slots at our 32 public hearings across the country, and we’re looking forward to hearing your views.”

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