The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2017

Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091 (“the Act”) the Local Government Boundary Commission for England2 (“the Commission”) published a report dated November 2016 stating its recommendations for changes to the electoral arrangements for Newcastle upon Tyne. The Commission has decided to give effect to the recommendations.

A draft of the instrument has been laid before each House of Parliament, a period of forty days has expired since the day on which it was laid and neither House has resolved that the instrument be not made.