This Order gives effect to recommendations made by South Oxfordshire District Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for a related alteration to the boundary between two district wards, and to the boundary between two county electoral divisions, in the Council’s area.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the South Oxfordshire District Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2023, which was made by the 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 South Oxfordshire District Council, 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4SB.

The change described in article 3 applies in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2023.

The change described in article 4 applies 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.