Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Northumberland County Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for the alteration of electoral division boundaries.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the Northumberland (Reorganisation of Community Governance) (Parishes of Pegswood and Ashington) Order 2012 made by Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County Council, County Hall, A197, Morpeth, NE61 2EF.

The changes to the electoral divisions 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 2021.

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