New proposed political map of Stockport revealed

The Local Government Boundary Commission has revealed a new proposed political map of Stockport that will redraw local council ward boundaries across the borough.

The new boundaries aim ensure Stockport’s councillors all represent equal sized electorates, with the new map also taking into consideration responses from a consultation earlier this year to ensure they reflect how residents identify with their neighbourhoods.

While the council will continue to be divided into 21 wards, each represented by three councillors, 16 have seen changes to their boundaries, with wards encompassing Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme seeing the greatest changes. The Stepping Hill ward will also be renamed to Norbury, following comments from residents.

A 10 week consultation on Stockport’s new political map has now launched, and will run until 10 January 2022, with the Local Government Boundary Commission publishing its final recommendations in March 2022. Existing ward boundaries in Stockport have been in place since 2003. Constituency boundaries for MPs elected to the House of Commons are not affected by the changes.

Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:

“We want people in Stockport to help us. We have drawn up proposals for new wards in Stockport. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people.”

“Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions. It’s easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can email or write to us. Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It’s really simple, so do get involved”

Residents can view the proposed local boundary changes on the Commission’s website, where they can also share their views on the new political map of the borough.

The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws up ward boundaries for local authorities in England.