Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Central Bedfordshire Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations of district ward boundaries.

These alterations are a consequence of changes to certain parish boundaries introduced by the Central Bedfordshire Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2018 made under section 86 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 by Central Bedfordshire Council. A hard copy of that Order is available for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ.

The changes to district ward boundaries under article 2 apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2019.

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