Caerphilly County Borough residents urged to have their say on proposed boundary changes
Posted on : 21 Oct 2022
The Boundary Commission for Wales opens final consultation on new constituency map.
People in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to respond to the Boundary Commission for Wales’ consultation on its proposed new map of Wales’ parliamentary constituencies.
The Commission has published its Revised proposals, with changes made to the constituencies which were originally proposed in September 2021.
The consultation is now open and will close on 15 November 2022. Residents can have their say on the proposals both locally, and nationally and are encouraged to send in their views whether they support or
oppose the proposals.
The Boundary Commission for Wales has established an online consultation portal where residents can view the proposals and make comments on specific elements of them. The portal can be accessed at
https://www.bcw-reviews.org.uk or https://bcomm-wales.gov.uk.
Paper versions of the proposals and associated maps are available to view at the council’s headquarters, Penallta House and Blackwood Library.
Those who would prefer to respond to the consultation via means other than the consultation portal can send in their views via email to bcw@boundaries.wales or by post to Boundary Commission for Wales, Ground Floor, Hastings House, Cardiff, CF24 0BL.
Urging residents to respond to the consultation, Christina Harrhy, Returning Officer, Caerphilly County Borough Council said, “These Revised proposals from the Boundary Commission for Wales suggest significant changes for constituencies across Wales.
“This consultation is the public’s final opportunity to impact the new map of Welsh constituencies. “I would urge everyone to take a look at the proposals and have your say before 15 November.”
Each constituency proposed by the Commission must contain between 69,724 and 77,062 electors.
The Commission will consider all representations received within the consultation period but have stressed that representations are strengthened where they propose workable alternatives with regards to neighbouring constituencies.