The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals.
A ten-week consultation on the proposals will run until 12 May 2025.
The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Westmorland and Furness to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.
The Commission has published proposals for changes to Westmorland and Furness. It is proposing that there should be 65 councillors representing 9 three-councillor, 13 two- councillor and 12 single-councillor wards. Most of the existing ward boundaries will change.
Proposed changes include:
- Ensuring Milnthorpe remains in a ward with Beetham and Arnside
- Reflecting evidence of community identity by proposing separate wards for Dalton in Furness, and the surrounding rural areas
Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:
“We want people in Westmorland and Furness to help us.
"We have drawn up proposals for new wards in Westmorland and Furness. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people.
"Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions.
"It’s easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can e-mail or write to us.
"Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It’s really simple, so do get involved”
The Commission has a dedicated section on its website where people can see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries: www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/westmorland-and-furness
People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post:
Review Officer (Westmorland and Furness)
LGBCE
7th Floor
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ