What the political boundary changes may mean for Frome as MP would lose Somerton and gain part of Midsomer Norton

By Susie Watkins

8th Jun 2021 | Local News

The newly drawn political map
The newly drawn political map

Planned changes to General Election boundaries could see the Frome constituency extend down to Radstock, and Somerton split off into a new constituency with Glastonbury and Street, so no longer part of Wells.

The Boundary Commission for England says the aim is to make Parliament fairer by giving each MP a roughly similar number of voters.

So the current political area, under David Warburton MP would lose Somerton and instead include part of Midsomer Norton and the whole of Radstock.

Scotland and Wales will see the number of MPs cut - while England gains 10 seats overall.

The changes, if agreed, are due to happen in 2023.

The initial proposals will now be subject to consultations and revisions, with this first running, for eight weeks before closing on August 2.

A second consultation with public hearings will then get under way in spring 2022, followed by a final four-week consultation on revised plans in autumn 2022.

Final recommendations are due by July 1 2023, after which the government has four months to alter the plans.

The changes will only come into effect in late 2023, which could be be too late for the next election if the prime minister decides to call it early.

You can see the new boundary lines and check your postcode via this link the commission map

     

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