Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I have given notice of my intention to oppose Clause 51. I support the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, about practicability rather than trying to keep communities together. We have tabled our amendment because one increasingly sees the suggestion of two-member wards in county government. County government, which covers quite a large area, is being related back to communities. It is referred to in the guidance. I am concerned at there being more encouragement from government for two-member wards. I agree that one chooses wards for the type of authority and the community, but we would not like to see too many more two-member wards in county government.