The Borough of Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 1997
This Order gives effect to recommendations by the Local Government Commission for England for electoral changes in the borough of Thurrock. All of the existing wards of the borough are abolished and 20 new wards are created, having the names set out, and the number of councillors given, in Schedule 1. The areas of the new wards are demarcated on the map described in article 1(2). Provision is made for a whole council election in 1997 and for elections by thirds in subsequent years. Schedule 2 provides for the order of retirement of councillors.