# The Westmorland and Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND
Made 11th March 2026
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)
Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the Act”) the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (“the Commission”) published a report dated September 2025 stating its recommendations for changes to the electoral arrangements for the district of Westmorland and Furness. The Commission has decided to give effect to the recommendations.
A draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and a period of forty days has expired since the day on which it was laid and neither House has resolved that the instrument be not made.
The Commission makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 59(1) of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/296/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/westmorland-and-furness-electoral-changes-order-2026/introduction
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