City launches ward boundary review, asking Londoners to chime in
It's been 7 years since the city last updated ward boundaries
The City of London is reviewing its ward boundaries and Londoners have the chance to participate in the discussions this week.
London currently has 14 wards and the current boundaries have been in place since 2017. Since then, the city's population has grown by about 10 per cent to over 420,000, according to the latest census data. The city is projecting to grow to over 512,000 people by 2030.
City staff are welcoming residents to take part in a number of public engagement sessions on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss whether to maintain the existing ward boundaries or change them. The purpose of the review is ensure that residents have equitable access to their elected councillors.
Public engagement sessions are being held at the following locations:
Wednesday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Byron Optimist Community Centre - Full Multipurpose Room
- Sherwood Forest Library – Meeting Room B
Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- East Lions Community Centre - Full Multipurpose Room
- Earl Nichols Recreation Centre - Earl Nichols Hall
Londoners can also submit feedback through an online survey.
Following the public engagement sessions, city staff will develop ward boundary alternatives and invite the public to weigh in again sometime in August or September.