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Statutory Instruments
Local Government, England
Made
5th November 2014
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009(1) ("the Act") the Local Government Boundary Commission for England(2) ("the Commission") published a report dated February 2014 stating its recommendations for changes to the electoral arrangements for the district of North West Leicestershire. The Commission has decided to give effect to the recommendations.
A draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and a period of forty days has expired and neither House has resolved that the instrument be not made.
The Commission makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 59(1) of the Act:
1. (1) This Order may be cited as the North West Leicestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2014.
(2) This Order comes into force-
(a)for the purpose of proceedings preliminary or relating to the election of councillors, on the day after it is made;
(b)for all other purposes, on the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2015.
2. In this Order-
"map" means the map marked "Map referred to in the North West Leicestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2014", prints of which are available for inspection at the principal office of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England;
"ordinary day of election of councillors" has the meaning given by section 37 of the Representation of the People Act 1983(3).
3. (1) The existing wards of the district of North West Leicestershire are abolished.
(2) The district of North West Leicestershire is divided into 38 district wards, each listed by name in the table in Schedule 1.
(3) Each district ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the district ward.
(4) One councillor is to be elected for each district ward.
(5) Where a boundary is shown on the map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it is to be treated as running along the centre line of the feature.
4. (1) The existing wards of the parish of Ashby Woulds are abolished.
(2) The parish of Ashby Woulds is divided into three parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 1 in Schedule 2.
(3) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(4) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 1 in Schedule 2.
5. (1) The existing wards of the parish of Ashby de la Zouch are abolished.
(2) The parish of Ashby de la Zouch is divided into six parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 2 in Schedule 2.
(3) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(4) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 2 in Schedule 2.
6. (1) The parish of Castle Donington is divided into three parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 3 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 3 in Schedule 2.
7. (1) The parish of Coleorton is divided into two parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 4 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 4 in Schedule 2.
8. (1) The parish of Hugglescote & Donington le Heath is divided into two parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 5 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 5 in Schedule 2.
9. (1) The existing wards of the parish of Ibstock are abolished.
(2) The parish of Ibstock is divided into four parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 6 in Schedule 2.
(3) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(4) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 6 in Schedule 2.
10. (1) The parish of Kegworth is divided into two parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 7 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 7 in Schedule 2.
11. (1) The parish of Measham is divided into two parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 8 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 8 in Schedule 2.
12. (1) The parish of Whitwick is divided into four parish wards, each listed by name in the first column of table 9 in Schedule 2.
(2) Each parish ward comprises the area designated on the map by reference to the name of the parish ward.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each parish ward is the number specified in relation to that ward in the second column of table 9 in Schedule 2.
Sealed with the seal of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England on the 5th day of November 2014
Max Caller
Chairman
Local Government Boundary Commission for England
5th November 2014
Article 3
| Appleby |
| Ashby Castle |
| Ashby Holywell |
| Ashby Ivanhoe |
| Ashby Money Hill |
| Ashby Willesley |
| Ashby Woulds |
| Bardon |
| Blackfordby |
| Broom Leys |
| Castle Donington Castle |
| Castle Donington Central |
| Castle Donington Park |
| Castle Rock |
| Coalville East |
| Coalville West |
| Daleacre Hill |
| Ellistown & Battleflat |
| Greenhill |
| Hermitage |
| Holly Hayes |
| Hugglescote St John's |
| Hugglescote St Mary's |
| Ibstock East |
| Ibstock West |
| Kegworth |
| Long Whatton & Diseworth |
| Measham North |
| Measham South |
| Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe |
| Ravenstone & Packington |
| Sence Valley |
| Snibston North |
| Snibston South |
| Thornborough |
| Thringstone |
| Valley |
| Worthington & Breedon |
Articles 4 to 12
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Albert Village | 2 |
| Moira | 4 |
| Norris Hill | 3 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Blackfordby | 2 |
| Castle | 3 |
| Holywell | 3 |
| Ivanhoe | 3 |
| Money Hill | 3 |
| Willesley | 3 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Castle | 5 |
| Central | 5 |
| Park | 4 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| North | 1 |
| South | 5 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| St John's | 4 |
| St Mary's | 5 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| East | 4 |
| Ellistown & Battram | 1 |
| North | 3 |
| West | 5 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| North | 4 |
| South | 6 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Measham North | 6 |
| Measham South | 5 |
(1) Name of parish ward | (2) Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Broom Leys | 2 |
| Holly Hayes | 3 |
| Hermitage | 3 |
| Thornborough | 3 |
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the district of North West Leicestershire following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the district remains unchanged.
The electoral changes apply in respect of local government elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2015.
Article 3 abolishes the existing wards of the district of North West Leicestershire and replaces them with 38 new ones. That article, the map (as defined in article 2) and Schedule 1 also establish the names, areas and number of councillors of the new district wards.
Articles 4, 5 and 9 abolish the existing wards of the parishes of (i) Ashby Woulds, (ii) Ashby de la Zouch and (iii) Ibstock respectively and replace them with new ones. Those articles, the map and Schedule 2 also establish the names, areas and number of councillors of the new parish wards.
Articles 6 to 8 and 10 to 12 create new parish wards in each of the parishes of (i) Castle Donington, (ii) Coleorton, (iii) Hugglescote & Donington le Heath, (iv) Kegworth, (v) Measham and (vi) Whitwick respectively. These parishes were formerly unwarded. Those articles, the map and Schedule 2 also establish the names, areas and number of councillors of the new parish wards.
The map defined in article 2 shows the new district and parish wards. It is available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/east-midlands/leicestershire/north-west-leicestershire-fer. The map is also available for inspection at all reasonable times at the offices of North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offices, Whitlock Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ and at the offices of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England at Layden House, 76 – 86 Turnmill Street, London EC1M 5LG.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England was established on 1st April 2010 by section 55(1) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
1983 c.2; section 37 has been amended by section 18(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (c.50), paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c.29) and section 60(1) of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c.28).
