Proposal to expand Kenilworth and Southam constituency
By James Smith
5th Aug 2021 | Local News
Planned changed to constituency boundaries could see Kenilworth and Southam expand in size.
The Kenilworth and Southam constituency could take in Hatton, Hampton Magna, Sherbourne, Barford and Wasperton from the Warwick and Leamington constituency.
However, the latter would also take Old Milverton and Blackdown from Kenilworth and Southam. The changes could see Kenilworth and Southam completely encircle the Warwick and Leamington constituency.
If plans are approved, the electorate for Kenilworth and Southam would increase from 63,000 to 74,000.
The Boundary Commission for England says the aim is to make Parliament fairer by giving each MP a roughly similar number of voters.
Scotland and Wales will see the number of MPs cut - while England gains 10 seats overall.
The changes are due to happen in 2023.
The initial proposals will now be subject to consultations and revisions.
This first one will run for eight weeks before closing on 2 August.
A second consultation with public hearings will then get under way in spring 2022, followed by a final four-week consultation on revised plans in autumn 2022.
Final recommendations are due by 1 July 2023, after which the government has four months to alter the plans.
The changes will only come into effect in late 2023, which could be be too late for the next election if PM Boris Johnson decides to call it early.
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