Airport operator, London Luton Airport Operations Limited said the expansion would be carried out in three phases within the existing boundary up until 2028.

BBC: Say No to Luton Expansion

Operator London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL) said up to 5, 100 jobs would be created by the expansion, which would be carried out within the airport's current boundary and using its existing runway.

BBC: Luton Airport expansion: 65% back plans in consultation

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) plans to abolish existing wards in 10 parishes across Cumbria and redistribute them.

BBC: Motion of regret

In 2013, however, about one-third of the councils facing election have been subject to ward boundary changes, sometimes resulting in fewer seats overall and often in changes to the boundaries of existing seats.

BBC: Q&A: Election results 2013