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New ward boundaries for almost every ward in Trafford as new political map announced

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Trafford is set for a shake-up with new boundaries and names for its council wards. Most wards in the borough have been redrawn by the Local Government Boundary Commission (the independent body that draws these political boundaries).

The LGBC has reviewed Trafford to ensure councillors represent roughly the same number of residents, and ward arrangements ‘help the council work effectively’. READ MORE: The commission has published final recommendations for changes in the borough and said residents should be represented by 63 councillors (as they are currently).

There will be 21 wards, each with three councillors to represent them. The boundaries of most wards will change. Professor Colin Mellors, chairman of the commission, said: “We are very grateful to people in Trafford.

We looked at all the views they gave us. They helped us improve our earlier proposals. “We believe the new arrangements will guarantee electoral fairness while maintaining local ties.” A number of existing wards are set to be renamed and shuffled around.

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