(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the London Borough of Southwark following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the borough remains unchanged. The electoral changes in article 3 apply in respect of local government elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2018.
Article 3 abolishes the existing wards of the London Borough of Southwark and replaces them with 23 new ones. That article together with the map (as defined in article 2) also establish the names, areas and number of councillors of the new wards.
The map shows the areas of the new borough wards and is available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/greater-london/southwark It is also available for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 14th floor, Millbank Tower, London SW1P 4QP.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.