To split the town into two wards based on existing polling districts:
Kirklees propose to create two new Meltham wards:
- Meltham North (2,471 electors with 4 councillors)
- Meltham South (5,169 electors with 8 councillors)
The current parish ward arrangements no longer reflect population changes. Splitting into two wards ensures that councillor numbers better match the number of residents in each area.
What this means for local residents:
- You would vote in either Meltham North or Meltham South, depending on where you live.
- Representation would be more balanced across the town.
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Meltham Town Council would like to know what your thoughts are on this, it would be much appreciated if you could take the time to fill out the survey on the link below:
Community Governance Review | Kirklees Council
An officer of Kirklees will be in attendance at our next Full Council meeting, Meltham Town Councillors will be able to feedback residents opinions and put forward their own arguments on the merits of the proposal.
