# The Wirral (Electoral Changes) Order 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the borough of the Wirral (“the Borough”) following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the Borough remains unchanged.
Article 3 abolishes the existing electoral wards of the Borough and replaces them with the 22 new ones listed in the Schedule for the purpose of elections held on or after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2027. Each of the new wards created by this Order is to be represented by three councillors, other than the ward of Hoylake & Meols, which is to be represented by two.
The area covered by each ward created by this Order is identified on a map which is available for inspection at reasonable times at the principal office of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 7th Floor, 3 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YZ. The map is also accessible online at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/wirral/.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private, public or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348284232/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-wirral-electoral-changes-order-2026/note
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