EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the District of Epping Forest following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the district remains unchanged.
Article 3 abolishes the existing electoral wards of the District of Epping Forest and replaces them with 18 new ones listed in Schedule 1 for the purpose of elections held on or after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2024. It establishes the names and areas of the new electoral wards and the number of councillors for each.
Article 4 makes provision for a whole council election in 2024. Subsequently, the council will revert to the existing system of election by thirds. That article also provides for the order of retirement of councillors in 2026, 2027 and 2028 and the election of their replacements.
Articles 5 and 6 makes changes to parish wards within the area of the District that are consequential on the changes made by article 3. Article 5 and Part 1 of Schedule 2 make provision in respect of parishes that elect in 2024, whilst Article 6 and Part 2 of Schedule 2 make provision in respect of parishes that are to elect in 2027.
The area covered by each ward created by this Order is identified on a map which is available for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 1st Floor, Windsor House, 50 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0TL.
The map may also be accessed at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/epping-forest.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private, public or voluntary sectors is foreseen.