A new political map for North Somerset Council

A new political map for North Somerset Council

North Somerset is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. 

Proposed wards for North Somerset Council

Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2026

High resolution map available at: North Somerset | LGBCE

The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed North Somerset to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. 

The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in North Somerset Council. It says residents should be represented by 51 councillors. This is one more councillor than the previous arrangements.  

There will be one three-councillor ward, sixteen two-councillor wards, and sixteen one-councillor wards.

Publishing the recommendations Bev Smith, Chair of the Commission, said:

“We are very grateful to people in North Somerset. We looked at all the views they gave us. They helped us improve our earlier proposals. We believe the new arrangements will deliver electoral fairness while maintaining local ties.” 

179 people and organisations made comments to help decide the new wards. Changes in response to what local people said include: 

• Following consultation, the Commission is recommending that the whole of Wraxall & Failand parish remains in Long Ashton ward, including The Elms area, after receiving evidence about local community links 

• Following consultation, the Commission is recommending that the whole of Kewstoke parish remains within Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke ward, recognising evidence about local community ties and representation.

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at: North Somerset | LGBCE.

The changes become law once Parliament has approved them. Staff at the council will ensure that the arrangements are in place for the May 2027 elections.

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For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk 

An interactive map is available at: North Somerset | LGBCE.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to:

• Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors

• Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities

• Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances