This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Ashford Borough Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations to the boundaries between two borough wards and two county electoral divisions respectively, in the Council’s area.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the Ashford Borough (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2022, which was made by Ashford Borough Council under powers including 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 Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL.

The changes described in article 3 (in relation to borough wards) apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2023.

The changes described in article 4 (in relation to county electoral divisions) apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2025.

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