Divisions of the county of Dorset and number of councillors3

1

The existing divisions of the county of Dorset are abolished.

2

The county of Dorset is divided into 40 divisions as listed in the first column of the table in Schedule 1.

3

Each division comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the division.

4

The number of councillors to be elected for each division is the number specified in relation to that division in the second column of the table in Schedule 1.

5

Where a boundary is shown on the map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it is to be treated as running along the centre line of the feature.