Proposed Abolition
Under the 2013 review the Boundary Commission of England has proposed that Birmingham Selly Oak be abolished, with Selly Oak ward becoming part of Birmingham Edgbaston, Bournville part of Birmingham Northfield, and Billesley and Brandwood becoming part of Birmingham Hall Green. The proposed changes are currently under public consultation and will be voted on by the House of Commons in 2013.
Read more about this topic: Birmingham Selly Oak (UK Parliament Constituency)
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