List of boundary changes in Yorkshire and the Humber
This is a list of boundary changes occurring in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, since the re-organisation of local government following the passing of the Local Government Act 1972.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (or LGBCE) was established by the Local Government Act 1972 to review the administrative boundaries of every local authority in England. Between 1974 and 1992 they completed a series of Principal Area Boundary Reviews; reviewing the administrative boundaries of local authorities at their request.[4]
Mandatory Reviews of non-Metropolitan Counties, Metropolitan Districts and London Boroughs
In 1985 they began the first full administrative review of all non-metropolitan counties. Their reviews of metropolitan counties and Greater London began in 1987 and both reviews were completed in 1992.[5]
When the Local Government Act 1972 was passed there was not sufficient time to draw up proper electoral boundaries for the new county and district councils, so a temporary system was quickly put in place, intended to only be used for the first elections in 1973.
The County of Humberside (District Wards) Order 1973
12 April 1973
The County of Humberside (Electoral Divisions) Order 1973
7 June 1973
The County of North Yorkshire (District Wards) Order 1973
12 April 1973
The County of North Yorkshire (Electoral Divisions) Order 1973
12 April 1973 & 10 May 1973
The County of South Yorkshire (Electoral Divisions and Wards) Order 1973
12 April 1973 & 10 May 1973
The County of West Yorkshire (Electoral Divisions and Wards) Order 1973
First periodic review
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (or LGBCE) was established by the Local Government Act 1972 to review the electoral boundaries of every local authority in England. In 1974 they began the first full electoral review of all metropolitan and non-metropolitan districts, completing it in July 1980. Their reviews of the county councils were completed in 1984.[18]