The Westmorland and Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 2026
This Order makes changes to electoral arrangements for the district of Westmorland and Furness following recommendations made by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. This Order does not change the boundary of the district itself.
Lifecycle
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Made
11 Mar 2026
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Comes into force
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Enabling power
the Act the Commission Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009(“”) the Local Government Boundary Commission for England(“”) published a report dated September 2025stating its recommendations for changes to the electoral arrangements for the district of Westmorland and Furness. The Commission has decided to give effect to the recommendations. A draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and a period of forty days has expired since the day on which it was laid and neither House has resolved that the instrument be not made. The Commission makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 59(1) of the Act.
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