This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the district of Poole, following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the district remains unchanged. The electoral changes apply in respect of local government elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2015.

Article 3 abolishes the existing wards of the district of Poole and replaces them with 16 new ones. That article, the map (as defined in article 2) and the Schedule also establish the names, areas and number of councillors of the new district wards.

The map defined in article 2 shows the new district wards. It is available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/south-west/dorset/poole-fer. The map is also available for inspection at all reasonable times at the offices of Poole Borough Council, Civic Centre, Poole, BH15 2RU and at the offices of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England at Layden House, 76 – 86 Turnmill Street, London EC1M 5LG.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.