People are being called on to have their say on a possible shake-up of Barnet Council’s ward boundaries.

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is holding a consultation on drawing up a new pattern of wards for the borough.

It forms part of a three-year programme of work that will see changes to ward boundaries in 25 London boroughs.

The number of councillors in Barnet – 63 – will not change, but the review aims to provide electoral equality for voters in council elections so that each councillor represents roughly the same number of voters.

It also aims to ensure that the new council wards accurately reflect the interests and identities of communities across Barnet.

Professor Colin Mellors, chair of the commission, said: “We are asking local people and organisations to help us draw up new wards for Barnet.

“As we develop the recommendations, we will take into account local community identities as well as ensuring electoral equality for voters.

“If you have a view about which communities or neighbourhoods should be part of the same council ward, then we want to hear from you.

“And if you think a road, river or railway makes for a strong boundary between communities in your part of Barnet, then this consultation is for you.”

People have until 3 December 2018 to submit their views and will be able to provide further comments on draft recommendations in February 2019.

More information on the review and interactive maps of the existing wards can be found at consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk.

The new wards are expected to be in place before the 2022 council elections.