Explanatory note

This Order provides a new scheme for the holding of the ordinary elections of councillors of all wards in the City of Birmingham. It replaces the previous scheme for the ordinary election of councillors by thirds. It also changes the year of election for parish councillors in the parish of New Frankley within the city.

Article 2 provides for whole council elections every four years starting in 2017. It deals with the retirement of existing councillors and the coming into office of newly elected councillors following the elections in 2017.

Article 3 provides for the parish of New Frankley to have parish council elections in 2017 and every fourth year thereafter, so that they take place in the same year as city council elections.

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