12.—(1) The existing wards of the parish of Morpeth are abolished.
(2) The parish is divided into three wards named respectively—
(a)Morpeth Kirkhill;
(b)Morpeth North;
(c)Morpeth Stobhill.
(3) Each ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the ward.
(4) Five councillors are to be elected for each ward.