A new political map for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. 

Proposed wards for Nuneaton and Bedworth
Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2023
High resolution map available at www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/nuneaton-and-bedworth

The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Nuneaton and Bedworth to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. 

The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in Nuneaton and Bedworth. It says residents should be represented by 38 councillors. This is an increase of four from the current arrangements. 

There will be 19 two-councillor wards. The boundaries of all wards should change; none will stay the same.

Publishing the recommendations Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:

“We are very grateful to people in Nuneaton and Bedworth. We looked at all the views they gave us. They helped us improve our earlier proposals. 

We believe the new arrangements will deliver electoral fairness while maintaining local ties.” 

43 people and organisations made comments to help decide the new wards. Changes in response to what local people said include: 

• A minor boundary amendment between Whitestone and Bulkington wards to better reflect road connections in this area of the borough.

• The renaming of Griff & Coton ward to Chilvers Coton and the Manor and Stockingford wards to Stockingford East and Stockingford West to better reflect the identity of the local communities in these areas.

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/nuneaton-and-bedworth

The changes become law once Parliament has approved them. Staff at the council will ensure that the arrangements are in place for the 2024 elections. 

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Notes to editors: 

This consultation relates to arrangements for local government elections. It is separate from the review of parliamentary constituencies that is currently taking place.

For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk 

An interactive map is available at www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/nuneaton-and-bedworth

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to:

• Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors

• Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities

• Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances