RESIDENTS are being asked to help draw up the new ward boundaries for Winchester City Council.

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has invited local people to have their say in the new areas.

It is part of the Commission’s overall plan to reshape Winchester in which the city council will have 45 councillors – 12 fewer than the current amount.

Residents have until November 3 to submit their views at consultation.lgbce.org.uk and look at the interactive maps.