The meeting was hosted by Professor Eric Sunderland, Chairman of the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales. The main topic of discussion was the Government's proposals to establish Boundary Committees, under the umbrella of a UK Electoral Commission, into which the Boundary and Local Government Commissions for England, and Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland would be merged. The proposals were reported in the September edition of LGCE News. Although the Commissions have different remits and take slightly different approaches to their work, they have many interests in common. This is reflected in the cross-appointment of Commissioners to, for example, the Boundary and Local Government Commissions for England.
Similar arrangements apply in Wales and Scotland.
The meeting was a much appreciated opportunity to discuss these common interests.