Written questions

Peterborough City Council: Reorganisation

Lords · Question HL3345 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness O'Neill of Bexley

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the interim warding arrangements submission by Peterborough City Council where one warding proposal stands 20.8% below the tolerance level set out by the Local Government Boundary Commi

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 23 Sep 2026

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is the independent body responsible for setting electoral arrangements for councils. However, it cannot undertake an electoral review until a new council has been established in law. Where a proposal is...