PEOPLE living on the outskirts of Hereford could be moved into a different parliamentary constituency under proposed boundary changes that would leave the rest of Herefordshire largely unchanged.

The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) proposals would see people living in the Stoney Street council ward, which includes the village of Madley, moved from the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency to North Herefordshire.

Some people living to the north of Hereford's Holmer council ward, such an Munstone, would also be moved to the North Herefordshire constituency, a seat held by Bill Wiggin since it was created in 2010.

Ledbury Reporter: Parliamentary constituencies in Herefordshire could be changing, with current constituencies in red and proposed changes in blue. Picture: Boundary Commission for EnglandParliamentary constituencies in Herefordshire could be changing, with current constituencies in red and proposed changes in blue. Picture: Boundary Commission for England

Before then, Conservative Bill Wiggin was the MP for the Leominster ward.

The Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency has been held by Jesse Norman since it was created in 2010. Before that, Liberal Democrats MP Paul Keetch held the seat since 1997.

The provisional changes were proposed because the BCE was required to ensure that the number of electors in each constituency is more equal.

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Under the proposals, just under 10 per cent of the existing 533 English constituencies would remain the same. If adopted, it would mean the number of constituencies in England could rise from 533 to 543.

The commission stressed that the proposals were provisional. It was not due to make its final recommendations to Parliament until July 2023.

Residents are now being invited to share their views in an eight-week consultation.

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Tim Bowden, BCE secretary, said: "Today's proposals mark the first time people get to see what the new map of Parliamentary constituencies might look like. But they are just the Commission's initial thoughts.

"Help us draw the line to make the number of electors in each Parliamentary constituency more equal.

"Each constituency we recommend is required by law to contain between 69,724 and 77,062 electors, meaning there will be significant change to current boundaries. We want to hear the views of the public to ensure that we get the new boundaries for Parliamentary constituencies right.

"We consider all feedback received during the consultation process, and it is your local knowledge that helps us to shape constituencies that best reflect your local area.

"It is easy to get involved - view our proposals and have your say on our online consultation portal - www.bcereviews.org.uk."