Will the Minister provide an update on the timetable for the work that is underway to reform local government boundaries and the next stages of the process?
I will be considering the recommendations from final electoral reviews for principal councils put forward by the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales alongside any representations received in due course. Any Orders arising from these considerations will be made by the end of September. This will enable local authorities to put appropriate arrangements in place for the May 2022 Local Government elections.
I appreciate the interest in these reviews from members, local authorities and candidates, both current and prospective and I intend to provide regular updates to members about progress.