These are the changes proposed to Eastbourne constituency’s boundaries

Residents now have a second chance to have a say on proposed changes to Eastbourne’s Parliamentary constituency boundaries.
By Joshua Powling
Published 22nd Feb 2022, 15:21 BST
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The seat currently represented by Conservative MP Caroline Ansell, could lose Jevington, Wannock and part of Willingdon to neighbouring Lewes.

Meanwhile Lewes would also gain Stone Cross and Hankham from Bexhill and Battle.

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Wealden would be split up into two different seats East Grinstead & Uckfield and Hailsham & Crowborough.

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Here’s what Eastbourne thinks of suggested Parliamentary boundary review changes

The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is carrying out an independent review of all constituencies to make electors in each roughly the same.

The number of seats across England is due to rise and Sussex is line to gain an extra MP, meaning some boundaries will have to shift considerably.

Initial proposals were published for comments last summer and today (Tuesday February 22) a secondary public consultation has been launched, running until April 4.

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The commission received more than 34,000 responses last year and these comments are available to view by area, along with initial proposals on the consultation website at bcereviews.org.uk

New responses can also be sent in by letter, email or provided in person at a public hearing.

Sussex’s public hearings will be held in Crawley on Monday March 14 and Tuesday March 15.

BCE secretary Tim Bowden said: “The 2023 Boundary Review will rebalance the number of electors represented by each MP. It’s important that the constituencies we shape reflect your local community as best as possible.

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“We received over 34,000 responses during our first consultation last year which are available online for the public to read and comment on. We’re inviting more people to have their say in our current secondary consultation, which is open now until 4 April.

“Help us to get our proposals right for your area by telling us your views via bcereviews.org.uk, or at a public hearing in your region. We’re looking forward to hearing your feedback, and we take every response into account during our review of constituency boundaries.”

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