Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Ashford Borough Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for the alteration of electoral division boundaries.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries under the Ashford Borough (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order No 1 2016 made by Ashford Borough Council under powers including section 86 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28). A hard copy of that Order is available for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL.

The changes to the electoral divisions described in article 2 apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2025.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.