(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order gives effect, to recommendations by the Local Government Commission for England for electoral changes in the borough of Rushmoor. The changes have effect in relation to local government elections to be held on and after 2nd May 2002.
Article 2 abolishes the existing wards of the borough of Rushmoor and provides for the creation of 14 new wards. That article and the Schedule also make provision for the names of the new wards. Each ward will be represented by three councillors.
Article 3 makes provision for a whole council election in 2002 and for reversion to elections by thirds in subsequent years.
Article 4 revokes the Borough of Rushmoor (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1976.
The areas of the new wards are demarcated on the map described in article 1(3). Prints of the map may be inspected at all reasonable times at the offices of Rushmoor Borough Council and at the offices of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, 2nd Floor, Ashdown House, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE.