Explanatory note

This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the borough of Gateshead following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. The area of the borough remains unchanged.

Article 3 abolishes the existing wards of the borough of Gateshead 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 2026. It establishes the names and areas of the new wards and the number of councillors for each.

Article 4 makes provision for a whole council election in 2026. Subsequently, the council will revert to the existing system of election by thirds. That article also provides for the order of retirement of councillors in 2027, 2028 and 2030 and the election of their replacements.

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 offices of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 7th Floor, 3 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YZ.

The map may also be accessed at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/gateshead.

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