DRAMATIC boundary changes could see a combined Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa constituency emerge, with up to eight existing wards cut out.

Controversial proposals for changes to parliamentary constituencies have been announced as part of a reform which would see the House of Commons reduce from 650 MPs to 600.

A public consultation is already underway, with final proposals set to be made in 2018.

Should changes go ahead, Bromsgrove could lose up to eight wards, with them instead falling within the boundaries of a reshaped Redditch constituency.

Wards under threat include Tardebigge, Barnt Green and Hopwood, Alvechurch Village, Alvechurch South, Wythall West, Wythall East, Drakes Cross and Hollywood.

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has said his focus is on serving his constituents during the lengthy proposals.

He said: "Over the past six years, it’s been an honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for the people of Bromsgrove.

"As we enter the early stages of the proposals, I will continue to listen to my constituents and serve as their elected representative."

Changes would also potentially see Mr Javid gain key parts of south Worcestershire.

Droitwich Spa and the neighbouring wards of Dodderhill and Lovett and North Claines are in line to move into the new seat.

It would mean Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston would be without the key town of Droitwich and 50 per cent of his current constituents.

Mr Huddleston said: "I am quite happy with the Mid Worcestershire constituency as it is.

"I would be delighted for it to continue in its current form.

"I support the principle of reducing the number of parliamentary seats from 650 to 600 and inevitably this will involve some changes in constituency boundaries.

"I have only been an MP for a short period of time but have developed strong relationships and made good friends in every part of the constituency.

"As I support the idea of fairer and more equal sized constituencies across the country I have to accept there are likely to be some changes locally."

For information on how to respond go to the consultation, visit www.bce2018.org.uk.