A BOUNDARY review which is aimed at reducing the number of parliamentary constituencies across the UK has been published.

The review, launched by the independent Boundary Commission for England, responsible for establishing new constituency boundaries, sees a number of new wards coming into the Redditch constituency.

Under the initial proposals these include Alvechurch, Wythall South, Drakes Cross and Walkes Heath and Hollywood and Majors Green.

The commission will hold a 12 week consultation on its plans, ending on December 2.

A final report is due to be submitted on October 1 2013.