Cllr Beasley criticized the Lib Dem-led administration for changing Bournemouth Town Council’s ward boundaries from eight to four without public discussion. He expressed discomfort with the rapid, private decision-making process, arguing it undermined the transparency expected in boundary reviews. Although the council stated that the process was legal and followed national guidelines, Beasley emphasized the need for an independent and open review to avoid perceptions of bias. The council responded that the reviews aimed to address electoral equality and that all proposals underwent a democratic process with public scrutiny, including participation from all councillors.
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