CONSULTATION to redraw the boundaries of Scarborough is open until January 15.

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to know what the public think of proposals for new council ward boundaries across Scarborough before January 15.

Draft recommendations suggest that Scarborough should have 46 councillors in future - four fewer than the current arrangements.

The proposals also outline how those councillors should represent eight three-councillor wards, ten two-councillor wards and two one-councillor wards across the borough, and will change all but three of the current wards.

Professor Colin Mellors, chair of the commission, said: "We are keen to hear local views about our boundary proposals before we finalise them in April next year.

"We want to make sure ward boundaries across Scarborough reflect the identities and interests of local communities as well as delivering electoral fairness for voters. This is your last chance to have your say before we finalise the recommendations."

To have your say, go to https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/9800

The full recommendations and detailed maps are also available on the commission’s website lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/yorkshire-and-the-humber/north-yorkshire/scarborough