Local Government Boundary Commission Review

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England conducted an electoral review of Kirklees. This could mean some changes to the shape and names of local wards (the areas that people vote in, which are each represented by three councillors). We asked citizens to get involved by sharing their thoughts about their local community’s identity. Questions we encouraged people to comment on are: Which communities do you think should be part of the same ward? What facilities do people share, such as parks, leisure centres or schools? And are there roads, rivers, railways or other features that you believe form strong boundaries between neighbourhoods? The Boundary Commission will use people's views to help draw up proposals for new ward boundaries. There will be a further round of consultation when the proposals are ready.