Category: Democracy & Council

Hillingdon Council Electorial Review – Tell us what you think

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking for your views on proposed new electoral arrangements for Hillingdon Council. The consultation closes on 18 March 2019

The draft recommendations propose new council wards, ward boundaries and ward names across the council area:

Do the proposed wards reflect local communities?
How do you think the proposals can be improved?
Are the names of the proposed wards right?

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the Chair of Eastcote Residents’ Association – chair@eastcotera.co.uk

 

 

The Boundary Commission has started an electoral review of Hillingdon Borough ward boundaries. The consultation process started in August and is scheduled to run until 5th November. Thereafter, consultation on draft recommendations will run from January to March next year with the publication of final recommendations on 7th May.

The purpose of the review is to consider the number of councillors elected to the council, the number and names of wards, the ward boundaries and the number of councillors per ward. Hillingdon Council proposes an overall reduction of twelve councillors in the borough, from 65 to 53. The last major review was in 1999 and this review is scheduled for implementation in 2022.

Your ideas and views on changes to the current structure are encouraged. There is a widely held view that wards should be based on resident association areas as these seem to best describe local communities. You can provide feedback online or in writing. Full details can be found on the council’s website at https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/34194