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The LGBCE previously held two public consultations, the latest of which recently resulted in the publication of their new draft recommendations.
Their previous proposals for Upminster and Cranham wards included reducing Upminster ward from three to two councillors and moving part of the Corbets Tey area into Rainham and Wennington ward. They also proposed moving the Dury Falls Estate from Cranham ward into Emerson Park.
However, following a detailed submission from the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA), together with comments from many local residents, the new Boundary Commission recommendations have reinstated three councillors to Upminster ward and moved both Corbets Tey and the Dury Falls Estate back into
Decision to keep 60 councillors in town hall slammed by members who wanted a third cut
The Local Government Boundary Commission is redrawing ward boundaries in Oldham, but will not reduce the numbers
17:24, 7 JAN 2021
Council wards in Oldham are being redrawn (Image: Vincent Cole)
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A new pattern of wards is being developed for Oldham Council.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has decided that the number of councillors in Oldham should be 60, the same as now.
The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area. A ten-week consultation on the proposals will run until 16 March 2021.
The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It s reviewing Oldham Council to make sure councillors represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements help the council work effectively. It also wants to be sure that its proposals reflect community ties and identities.