The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) are asking members of the public for their views on the proposals to change Parliamentary constituencies. Responses can be made at: https://www.bce2018.org.uk/node/add/informed-representation/6485

An initial 12-week consultation was held in the autumn of last year, where people had the opportunity to comment on the initial draft proposals. These responses have now been published, and the second stage of the review closes on 27 March.

Among the respondents was Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford. Mr Evennett’s initial submission can be found at: https://www.bce2018.org.uk/node/31361/view. He has also made representations for the second stage of the review.

Mr Evennett commented: “I have objected to the Parliamentary Boundary Commission proposal to place St Michael’s Ward in the new Woolwich constituency, as historically and geographically there are no links between the two areas. I have urged the Commission to think again, taking into account the strong community ties St Michael’s Ward has with the towns of Welling and Bexleyheath.”

“I am also concerned about plans to split Bexleyheath across three Parliamentary constituencies, and I believe the town of Bexleyheath should be recognised in the name of the new constituency.”