Boundaries Scotland has today published its provisional proposals for Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries. Today marks the start of a one-month consultation period lasting until 17 June 2023.
Comments on the provisional proposals can be made on the Boundaries Scotland consultation site where you can view the provisional proposals alongside the existing constituency boundaries, https://consult.boundaries.scot. Comments can also be made by email to boundaries.scot@scottishboundaries.gov.uk or by writing to Boundaries Scotland, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD. All comments should be submitted by no later than 17 June 2023.
Review Timeline
| Commencement of the Review | 1 September 2022 |
| May 2023 | One month consultation on constituency provisional proposals |
| Autumn 2023 | Local Inquiries held dependent on responses to first consultation |
| Late 2023/24 | One month consultation on constituency revised recommendations |
| 2024 | One month consultation on constituency further recommendations, if required |
| 2024 | One month consultation on region provisional proposals |
| 2024 | One month consultation on region revised recommendations, if required |
| Report submitted to Scottish Ministers (if approved the new boundaries will be effective at the next Scottish Parliament election, expected in May 2026 |