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Boundary Review

The Boundary Review is looking at the size of constituencies across the country.

There have been a series of consultations on the review proposals and how the Isle of Wight would be split.

Originally, it was to the north and south, but later proposals split the Island East and West.

Below are articles relating to the Boundary Review.

Vectis Party map of east and west boundaries

9, June 2021·1 min read

‘Laughably inept’: Vectis Party’s response to Boundary Commission proposal for two Isle of Wight parliamentary wards

Vectis Party leader, Daryll Pitcher, says the Boundary Commission proposals are "laughably inept" and show a "shocking lack of understanding for the Island and an incomprehension of basic geographical terms"

5, March 2019·2 min read

Another chance to have your say on part of Isle of Wight boundary review

Chair of the Commission says they "listened carefully" to all the views shared in the previous consultation and have made significant changes to the original recommendations in some parts of the Isle of Wight. Don't miss your chance

6, March 2012·1 min read

Boundary Changes: Lib Dems Propose East-West Split, Not North-South

The National-level Lib Dem party propose radical departure for future two-MP Isle of Wight

Boundary Review map - East and West Isle of Wight constituencies

28, June 2023·1 min read

Boundary Commission publishes final recommendations for new Parliamentary constituencies

The fate of the two constituencies is in the hands of Government who have four months to approve

16, October 2012·2 min read

Boundary Commission review sees radically different constituency split

The Boundary Commission proposal for the constituency split between two MPs has been revised

Boundary Commission - constituency boundary split on the Island

22, February 2022·2 min read

Boundary Review: Have your say on proposed new Parliamentary seats for the Isle of Wight

It's time to have your say on the proposed boundary for splitting the Isle of Wight Parliamentary constituency into two seats

28, February 2017·2 min read

Boundary Review: New consultation

The second consultation is launched allowing residents to have their say on any changes and see other people's comments on the interactive map.

12, October 2016·1 min read

Boundary review: Public hearings planned over next two months

OnTheWight are waiting to hear back from the Boundary Commission as to whether there will be an Isle of Wight hearing. Failing that, Portsmouth is the closest.

10, September 2018·3 min read

Changes to how the Isle of Wight votes in National elections has just received its Final recommendation

The way the Isle of Wight votes in national elections will undergo a major change if this morning's Final recommendations by the Boundary Commission are accepted. Each proposal has seen changes.

1, February 2011·1 min read

Coalition Agrees To Public Hearings on Electoral Boundary Changes

Public hearings may change affect decision for OneWight.

17, October 2017·1 min read

Constituency boundary updates published – Isle of Wight changes again

The boundary line for the two Isle of Wight constituencies has changed since the last consultation. This will be the third and final chance to have your say.

15, March 2012·1 min read

Easy Access To Initial 51 Public Boundary Commission Responses

We've put together a way for you to easily find out the details of the initial public reaction to the Boundary Commission suggestions about having two MPs on the island

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