Sutton Constituencies Map

In September, the Boundary Commission for England announced proposals to redraw constituencies, in line with the Coalition Agreement to reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600.

If adopted, these proposals would see the London Borough of Sutton covered by three Parliamentary constituencies, all of which would include wards from neighbouring boroughs. In Carshalton and Wallington the constituency would be divided into two new constituencies, Central Croydon and St Helier, and Purley and Carshalton. For more details about these proposals please visit the Boundary Commission website; http://consultation.boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/whats-proposed/london/south-london

Residents may be concerned about the impact these changes will have on local democracy, especially as it will lead to historic communities, such as Beddington and Wallington, being separated. Working with local people and groups the local Liberal Democrats will be looking at these proposals in detail and will be submitting a response to the Boundary Commission that will include viable alternatives that will protect historic local links.