Failsworth wards could be moved into Manchester in boundary shake-up

The two Failsworth wards could move into the Manchester Central constituency

Two wards in Failsworth could be moved from the Ashton constituency and into Manchester Central under new proposals by the Boundary Commission.

Parliament are set to change the boundaries of some electoral constituencies, and the public are being asked to comment on the latest proposals.

The Boundary Commission’s process is coming towards its end, and this is Oldhamers’ final opportunity to have their say. The consultation will end on Monday 5 December 2022. To see the full information and comment, you can visit the Boundary Commission webpage.

The process is being carried out to re-balance the number of electors who are represented by each member of parliament. So far, there have been no proposals to change the existing constituency boundaries for Oldham East and Saddleworth or for Oldham West and Royton. But it’s been proposed that the two wards that cover Failsworth should be moved.

Although these wards – Failsworth East and Failsworth West – are part of Oldham borough for council election purposes, they’re currently part of the Ashton-under-Lyne parliamentary constituency. But proposals now on the table are that they be moved into the Manchester Central constituency.

Voters can search by postcode to see any proposed changes, or read the proposals for the whole of the North West. This includes the detailed changes proposed for Oldham, and contains maps highlighting the existing and proposed boundaries.

A copy of the proposal is available on the first floor of Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre on Greaves Street.

The Boundary Commission will submit its final recommendations to Parliament by July 2023. Parliament will have the final word on the changes.

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