The Walsall (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
14 February 2025
The Walsall (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 has been laid before Parliament today. The Order makes changes to the electoral arrangements for the Borough of Walsall.
The key changes are as follows:
- The number of councillors will be increased from 60 to 63.
- The number of wards will be increased from 20 to 21.
- The boundaries of the wards will be redrawn.
The changes are being made to ensure that the wards are of a more equal size and that the number of councillors is more representative of the population.
The Order will come into effect on 3 May 2025. The first elections under the new arrangements will be held in May 2026.
Background
The Electoral Commission conducted a review of the electoral arrangements for Walsall in 2022. The review found that the existing arrangements were not sufficiently representative of the population.
The Commission recommended that the number of councillors be increased from 60 to 63 and that the boundaries of the wards be redrawn.
The Walsall Council has accepted the Commission’s recommendations and has made the necessary changes to the electoral arrangements.
Impact of the Changes
The changes to the electoral arrangements are expected to have a number of impacts on the Borough of Walsall.
- The increase in the number of councillors will make the council more representative of the population.
- The redrawing of the ward boundaries will ensure that the wards are of a more equal size.
- The changes will also make it easier for voters to find their polling station.
The Walsall Council believes that the changes to the electoral arrangements will improve the democratic process in the Borough of Walsall.
The Walsall (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
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