Consultation launched on review of local election boundaries in Sheffield

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Sheffield City Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure that the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities.  

An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of electors, and that the wards they represent reflect community identities.  

Following an earlier consultation with the Council, the Commission concluded that Sheffield City Council needs 84 councillors to be able to operate effectively. This is the same number as it has now.

Launching the consultation on the electoral review of Sheffield, Bev Smith, Chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, said:    

“We are looking for your views, as local people, on how you think Sheffield should be represented in wards that reflect local connections, communities and identities. 

“By telling us about your community and the areas you identify with, you will help us to create appropriate, fair and meaningful boundaries. 

“We would like to hear about where you go to meet people, to shop, attend school or sporting events, whether a road, park or river acts as a dividing feature between communities or as its hub, and which neighbourhoods have joint community initiatives. 

“Hearing from local residents will give us important evidence to create our recommendations for a pattern of wards for Sheffield that ensures every area is represented fairly in local elections.” 

The consultation on this stage of the electoral review of Sheffield City Council lasts for ten weeks and closes on 31 August 2026. The Commission will use local views to help draw up its proposals for new ward boundaries.   

There will be a further round of consultation once the Commission has drawn up its proposals. This second stage of the public consultation is expected to start on 24 November 2026. 

Local people can provide their views via the Commission website at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/sheffield

by emailing reviews@lgbce.org.uk

or by post to:

The Review Officer (Sheffield)
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England
7th Floor
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ