Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to recommendations made by East Suffolk Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations to the boundaries between a number of district wards in the Council’s area.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the East Suffolk (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2022, which was made by the 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 East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT.

The changes 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 2023.

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