A public consultation has been launched which could see some council divisions for North Yorkshire Council redrawn ahead of the next local elections in 2027.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is looking for residents’ views on where they live.
The public body wants to ensure each councillor represents around the same number of people and their divisions reflect community identities.
Andrew Scallan, deputy chair of the commission said:
“By telling us about where you live and where you access local services, it will help us to create appropriate and meaningful boundaries.
“It might be something as straightforward as where you go for shops, schools or a sporting venue, whether you see a road, park or river as a dividing feature or the heart of a community, or which areas have joint projects. ”
When North Yorkshire Council was created in 2023 the commission decided there should be 90 councillors but it is now proposing to reduce this to 89.
Despite this, there have been concerns from some councillors about their workloads particularly when compared to wards on the former borough councils which were smaller.
North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive, Richard Flinton, said:
“It is vital that our residents take part in this consultation so that the new division boundaries reflect their views.
"When North Yorkshire Council was created last year, we set out to create the most “local” local authority and we are committed to making sure that every community is fairly represented and has a voice through their councillors.
“This electoral review provides a clear way forward to ensure that local democracy can work as efficiently as possible, while making sure the public’s voice is heard.”
The consultation lasts for ten weeks and closes on December 9.
You can take part in the consultation here – https://www.lgbce.org.uk/a
Or you can email reviews@lgbce.org.uk
There will be a further round of consultation once the commission has drawn up its proposals.
A second stage is expected to start on April 1 2025.
Skipton Brass Band Conductor shines on Channel 5’s All Creatures Great and Small
Local dads raise £11,892 to support Airedale Hospital and Community Charity
Yorkshire Water finally lifts five-month hosepipe ban
Don't blame wildlife for £11.7m Kex Gill overspend, say Green councillors
New school observatory opens to inspire next generation of astronomers
Brave dippers raise more than £5,000 at Sue Ryder’s first Big Dip Dales
Tourism tax would be a 'hammer blow' for hospitality, says Skipton MP
New train timetables on Airedale Line from Sunday
An evening with Inbetweeners comedian in Silsden
Skipton named happiest place to live in the UK
Funding available to help rural community groups grow stronger and work smarter
Come say hello to Santa in Skipton
Friends of the Dales Launches ‘Eyes on the Skies’ Campaign to Stop Raptor Persecution
Sue Ryder's Christmas Treecycling scheme launched
Skipton MP praises 'tremendous progress' of £82.5million Kex Gill project
Skipton to feature in new North Yorkshire Calendar
Ermysted's to adopt new Year 7 Admissions Test
Accounting firm in Silsden celebrates 7 years in business
Runner proposes during Skipton Santa Fun Run
Police video highlights dangers of drink and drug driving at Christmas
