In 2021 we started a review of the membership of the NEC ahead of the next elections in 2023, and initial views were sought from members in an online consultation over the summer.

Following that first consultation, subscribing societies, local parties, branches, networks and individual members were invited to comment on a series of options for changes to the membership of the NEC.

At its meeting in March the NEC discussed the options for changes to the NEC and the consultation responses, and agreed the following changes. These will come into effect at the next election in Spring 2023, if agreed at the at the AGM in June and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.