(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Test Valley Borough Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations of borough ward and county electoral division boundaries.
The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the Test Valley (Electoral Changes) Order 2018 (an Order made by Test Valley Borough Council under section 86 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28). A hard copy of that Order is available for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ. It is also accessible online at:
http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/community-governancereview?chapter=12#Useful%20documents
The changes to the borough ward boundaries under article 3 apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2019.
The changes to the county electoral divisions under article 4 apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2021.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.