Explanatory note

This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the borough of Middlesbrough following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. This Order does not change the boundary of the borough itself.

Article 3 abolishes the existing electoral wards of the borough of Middlesbrough and replaces them with the 20 new ones listed in the Schedule for the purposes of elections held on or after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2027. It also establishes the names and areas of the new electoral wards and the number of councillors for each.

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/middlesbrough/.

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