A new political map for North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire is set to have new boundaries for its council divisions.

Proposed divisions for North Yorkshire

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High resolution map available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/north-yorkshire

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

The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in North Yorkshire. It says residents should be represented by 89 councillors. This is one fewer than the existing arrangements. 

There will be 85 single-councillor divisions and 2 two-councillor divisions. Most existing division boundaries will change.

Publishing the recommendations Andrew Scallan CBE, Deputy Chair of the Commission, said:

“We are very grateful to people in North Yorkshire. 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.” 

North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive, Richard Flinton, said:

“I am pleased that this important process has concluded well in advance of the council’s all-out elections in May 2027, as it provides certainty for our residents, councillors and prospective candidates. 

“This represents one of the final pieces in the jigsaw of creating the new North Yorkshire Council following its launch in April 2023.”

We received 382 comments from people and organisations which helped decide the new divisions. Changes in response to what local people said include: 

• Changes to Tadcaster and Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton divisions to reflect strong local community evidence 

• Division name changes across the Scarborough area

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/north-yorkshire. 

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

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Notes to editors: 

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 www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/north-yorkshire.

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

• Reflect the Council’s request for single-member divisions