RESIDENTS in Great Wolford and Little Wolford are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to their parish council arrangements.
Stratford District Council has launched a Community Governance Review following a request from The Wolfords Joint Parish Council. The review will consider current warding arrangements, including proposals to increase representation for Little Wolford.
The consultation runs until Friday June 12.
A Community Governance Review is a formal process that allows councils to assess and, where appropriate, change local parish arrangements. This can include reviewing councillor numbers, ward boundaries and how communities are represented, with the aim of ensuring governance remains fair, effective and reflects local identities.
The review has been triggered due to an imbalance in representation between the two wards. Currently, Little Wolford has one councillor representing 88 electors, compared with Great Wolford where four councillors represent 159 electors. Proposals suggest increasing Little Wolford’s representation to help create a more balanced arrangement.
Residents, local organisations and other stakeholders are invited to share their views on the proposals during the consultation period.
Comments can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by writing to Electoral Services Team, Stratford District Council, Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford, CV37 6HX.
Following the consultation, SDC will consider all responses before making a final decision in July.
