New council wards could be created under the latest proposals to reshape Stockport’s political map. Recommendations put forward by the Boundary Commission would see Stepping Hill replaced by a new Norbury ward, while there would also be ‘significantly different’ arrangements for Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme.
It comes after the commission held a 10-week consultation on new boundaries earlier this year - the first exercise of its kind since 2003. READ MORE: Hopes new digital map will get more people involved in drawing up borough's long-term plan The aim is to make sure councillors represent roughly the same number of voters- known as ‘electoral equality’ - and wards reflect community ties and identities.
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