Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Teignbridge District Council (“the Council”) to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations to the boundaries between two county electoral divisions and between two district wards within the Council’s area.

The alterations are a consequence of changes to parish boundaries and warding arrangements under the Teignbridge District Council (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 Teignbridge District Council at Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX. It is also available online at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/the_teignbridge_district_council_reorganisation_of_community_governance_order_2022.pdf.

The changes described in article 2 (in relation to county electoral divisions) apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2025. The changes described in article 3 (in relation to district wards) apply in respect of elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in England in 2027.

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