Local Residents submissions to the Elmbridge Borough Council electoral review
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Name: Brenda north
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I agree with the proposals for the reduction in numbers of Elmbridge councillors but totally disagree with the notion to change my local ward to that of St George's Hill.I want to register my opposition. Our interests are more aligned to Weybridge town & the new Weybridge Riverside ward than to the totally different needs of an entirely different community like St George's.
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Name: Peter north
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I understand that in your proposals for the reduction of Elmbridge Borough Councillors you have suggested moving my local ward of Weybridge South to Weybridge Riverside Ward.I want to register my opposition to that change. It is obvious to me that our interests will be best served by aligning ourselves to the newly formed Weybridge Riverside ward as St George's has a totally different community & different Ward issues.
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Starkie, Emily
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge - objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton ward
From: Oakley, Crispin Sent: 24 August 2015 16:21 To: reviews
To: the Review Officer (Elmbridge) Local Government Boundary Commission for England
From: Robert & Helen Oakley
Dear Sir/Madam.
I trust I am not too late for your cut off, but I have only just been informed of the proposals to take all roads east of Portsmouth Road out from Thames Ditton ward and make part of Long Ditton ward.
We object strongly to these proposals on that grounds that they run contrary to the LGBCE’s main consideration to reflect community identity.
The Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents’ Association serves this part of Thames Ditton well. These roads, including our own, have always been part of the parish of St Nicholas Thames Ditton and within the KT7 postal code. We look to the shared amenity of Giggs Hill Green and the village of Thames Ditton with its doctor’s surgery, dentist, schools, library and high street shops as the hub of our local community.
We would strongly urge you to reconsider these proposals.
Your faithfully,
Robert & Helen Oakley
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Hinds, Alex
From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 11 August 2015 16:58 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Thames Ditton Ward, Elmbridge Borough Council - objection to proposals
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FAO The Review Officer (Elmbridge) Local Government Boundary Commission for England 14th Floor Millbank Tower LONDON SW1P 4QP
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing as part of your consultation about the proposals to remove voters living in Thames Ditton east of the Portsmouth Road from Thames Ditton ward to Long Ditton ward. Objection: contrary to one of your main considerations, “to reflect community identity”.
1) Our community is Thames Ditton.
I cannot understand the logic of declaring that Thames Ditton residents should be part of a ward with which we have little to do, as opposed to the one which is the centre of our community. Our local shops, care homes, schools, churches and station are all in Thames Ditton. We use the Thames Ditton village green, Giggs Hill Green, to exercise ourselves and our pets, and to support our cricket club – which is in Thames Ditton just as we are.
2) Our community in has historically always seen itself as being in Thames Ditton.
The traditional Angel pub in the area affected has been a part of our community for centuries and if you look up the Victorian artist John Jessop Hardwick (whose work still sells at auction) who used to live at my address on Angel Road [in the affected area] you will see that he was
Churchwarden for the Parish of Thames Ditton since 1881. Address;
Objection: contrary to one of your main considerations, “to provide for convenient and effective local government”.
3) The proposed ward boundaries are illogical and will make local government inconvenient and ineffective.
1 Many of the roads affected have their main entrance and exit from the Portsmouth Road (e.g. Gloucester Close, Ditton Lawn, Giggs Hill Gardens, Angel Road, Rythe Gardens) and for four out of those five, plus all homes along the Portsmouth Road, the Portsmouth Road is the only access. Why move electors out of their natural ward?
I am copying this letter to a representative of the Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents’ Association. I think that proves which local community I am part of!
Yours
Mr. Chris O’Leary
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 04 August 2015 09:48 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton (Embridge Council)
From: Dominic Otero Sent: 03 August 2015 17:20 To: reviews
To the Review Officer (Elmbridge),
I’m writing to object to the Boundary Commissions plans to re‐draw the ward boundaries and move myself and neighbouring residents into the Long Ditton ward.
We moved to Thames Ditton 2 years ago, attracted by the ability to be part of the vibrant Thames Ditton community. My son regularly plays on Gigs Hill green and is looking forward to playing cricket there when he’s a bit older. He also goes to the playgroup in the Community centre next to the Library and we have made many good friends and established good links with people in the area. We try to use the High Street as much as possible, buying veg at Paull’s and meeting friends at the cafes. I’m also a frequent user of the Thames Ditton forum and try to take part as much as I can in the future planning for the village. (eg the prospective farmers market etc) through our residents association and councillors.
Two years in, we’re feeling like a part of community and look forward to strengthening our ties with the area when our children go to school. Breaking the link between our representatives and the village would leave us without a voice to lobby regarding future issues on parking, shops and services in Thames Ditton and it is for this reason I’d like to object and ask that the current boundaries remain.
Your sincerely,
Dominic Otero
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 04:05 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
From: Simon Ove Sent: 20 August 2 To: reviews
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Simon & Sarah Over
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are writing in response to the proposed breakup of the Thames Ditton Ward, as we wish to raise an objection. We understand that the plans will result in our house being moved from being part of this ward to Long Ditton Ward. Were this to happen it would remove our house from the community that we feel we belong to, i.e. Thames Ditton.
Our local doctors' surgery is a short walk from our house, as are our local shops and the schools that we hope our daughter will be able to attend when she is old enough - all within Thames Ditton. A change to the ward boundaries will mean this community link is broken and may lead to problems when applying for or using these services, for example a change to our local surgery or a different catchment area for schools.
In addition, our local village green, Giggs Hill Green, runs virtually alongside our house so to have the boundary line run between the two would divide us from where we have always enjoyed spending our free time. In many respects having this village green on our doorstep confirms our place as part of the Thames Ditton community, enhanced by our inclusion within the Thames Ditton Conservation Area Advisory Committee boundaries. With no such committee within Long Ditton this would remove the conservation protection the Thames Ditton committee provides.
Finally, the local aspect is particularly key when it comes to local government. Being part of the Thames Ditton ward enables us to come under the jurisdiction of an active Residents' Association. This association looks after the interests of the borough when it comes to local government issues, which would be lost should we be divorced from the community. Without this our local government would be extremely ineffective, offering no support for genuine local issues as the major political parties have proven to be unsupportive of the long term interests of the community.
The Boundary Commission's key considerations are stated as aiming to reflect community identity and to provide for effective and convenient local government, but these are completely contradicted by the proposed changes. A move to Long Ditton Ward would remove our local identity and remove the local government voice we have - particularly as we are far enough away from the heart of Long Ditton to feel
1 completely separate from it. Therefore, we feel we have no option to object to the Commission's proposals to divide our strong community, of which has been in place for over 900 years.
We would kindly ask you to revoke the plans to break up our neighbourhood and leave us within the Thames Ditton Ward where we feel we belong. Should you require any further input from us in regards to this matter we would be happy to provide it in order to safeguard our community.
Yours faithfully
Sarah and Simon Over
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 04:46 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Thames Ditton - Hinchley Wood bounderies. FAO Stewart
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Thames Ditton/Hinchley Wood bounderies
We recently saw a notice at Thames Ditton Station informing T.D. residents who are to be linked with Long Ditton to provide comments on the boundary changes. This was presumably initiated by Ruth Lyons. An article published in the Surrey Comet provided the same information.
Why weren’t Weston Green residents informed of the proposal to link them with Hinchley Wood and given the same opportunity to either oppose or agree with the changes? Why didn’t Tania Shipley or Ruth Bruce make sure residents were fully aware. In fact the only reason we found out was by a neighbour telling us. Then we received a leaflet posted through the door by Nina Ralph which seemed to be asking for residents to support Lower Green joining Hinchley Wood – no mention of Weston Green.
All Weston Green residents we have spoken to, are not happy with the way this has been handled and most certainly want to stay within Thames Ditton ward for many essential factors.
These include:
Staying in the catchment area for the excellent schools.
Eligibility for St Helens, Lynwood and Homes of Compassion when it opens
Medical facilities at Giggs Hill Surgery.
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Name: Simon Oxford
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If a neighbour hadn't shown us a copy of your consultation letter, we would have had no idea of the proposal to move Weston Green into Hinchley Wood ward. The letter states that the consultation should be promoted via various channels - why haven't we been informed by our councillors or other media It appears on your map of the wards, that Thames Ditton is a smaller ward than Hinchley Wood, so where is the logic in the proposed change of bounderies This proposal has far reaching effects on our community - schools (many young families move here to be in the catchment area for Thames Ditton's excellent schools), Health provisions (GPs within easy reach, St Helens and Linwood for the elderly). Can you explain why this proposal is supposed to reflect the interests and identity of our local community. What is the ulterior motive in trying to sneak in a change for which we can see no benefit whatsoever. The underhand manner of withholding information in order to push this proposal through should be illegal.
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Name: lynne page
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Having just read the ‘Esher matters’ booklet regarding proposed boundary changes I would like to make my feelings known in that the Lower Green area should remain as part of Esher .... it is Esher. The idea of adding part of Hersham ... the other side of the river and some distance away and consequently the Lower Green Esher areas is frankly ridiculous. I reside in Esher and wish it to remain as Esher. The history of the Royal Mill is part of Esher's history.
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Name: Adrian Palmer
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I understand that in your proposal for the reduction of Elmbridge Borough Councillors you have suggested moving my local ward from Weybridge South to Weybridge St Georges. I want to register my opposition to this change. It seems obvious to me that our interests are much closer aligned to Weybridge town itself and the new Weybridge Riverside ward. St Georges on the other hand is separated from us by a major railway line, has an entirely different community, and has entirely different ward issue.
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The Review Officer The Local Government Boundary Commission for England Layden House 76‐78 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG
Dear Sir/Madam,
Elmbridge Review ‐ Hinchley Wood & Weston Green
My name is Anthony Parnell. I have lived in Elmbridge for most of my life.
I am writing to support the Council's proposal for the ward above.
Both Lower Green, north of the railway line, and Cranmere School should be in the new ward to preserve strong local community support and social links built up over many years and generations.
Yours faithfully,
Mr A J Parnell
The Review Officer The Local Government Boundary Commission for England Layden House 76‐78 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG
Dear Sir/Madam,
Elmbridge Review ‐ Hinchley Wood & Weston Green
My name is Kathleen Parnell. I am aged 87. I have lived in Elmbridge, and its predecessors, all my adult life.
I am writing to support the Council's proposal for this ward.
There are strong links going back years between Lower Green and Weston Green.
In particular, Cranmere School must be in the new ward above to maintain its much needed support in the local community.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs K I Parnell
PS Our neighbour is sending this as we do not have internet access and I no longer trust Royal Mail unfortunately.
Mayers, Mishka
From: alu patel Sent: 10 August 2015 16:17 To: reviews Subject: Hersham village ward
To whom it may concern,
It is with great sadness, my husband and I residing on , learnt that the boundary areas would be changing.
We have lived on this road for 37 years and have sadly watched al the lively, friendly little village grocer, fishmonger, etc lose out to all these big supermarkets that are run like conveyor belts without any feelings in them. Hersham was a small friendly village and we are only left with this little library as a gathering place. The village post office has a friendly owner as does the the pharmacy. We have grown with them. Oat lands is a foreign place to us. The surgery is known to us and our grandchildren are down in the green every weekend. .
We would rather stay in Hersham village ward where the councillors are known to us . Also oat lands is in a different parliamentary constituency than esher and Walton.
If we are moved to the oat lands park ward we will presumably have to go to vote in oat lands and that is a definite NO NO.
We would rather stay in the Hersham village ward area.
Many thanks.
Mrs patel Sent from my iPad
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Hinds, Alex
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 22 September 2015 08:54 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Westville Road, Thames Ditton
-----Original Message----- From: Emma Pearman Sent: 16 August 2015 16:31 To: reviews
We have lived in TD for over 15 years over 3 properties and we completely object to a change in address, we chose to move to TD and not to LD and we want to continue to live in TD. Thank you Sent from my iPad
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 04:14 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes - Objection Letter
From: Lily Pekovic-Harman Sent: 14 August 2015 20:16 To: reviews
Boundary Changes - Objection Letter
Dear Review Officer,
We would urge you to re-considers Burwood Park boundary changes and retain Burwood Park and the surrounding roads in the Hersham Ward.
Burwood Park has an affinity with Hersham Village due to the rural nature of the community compared to Oatlands, which is a residential area with no natural centre. We use the facilities of Hersham Village for shopping as well as the doctor’s surgery. There is a risk that future Burwood Park planning issues will be considered in a residential context rather than the rural environment, which exists today.
Yours
Mrs Lily Pekovic-Harman
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 27 August 2015 08:55 To: Starkie, Emily Subject: FW: New Wards
From: Sent: 25 August 2015 17:42 To: reviews
I don't want any changes to the wards in Walton-on-Thames (Elmbridge). I am worried about loss of identity, community and main political parties gaining too much control. The reasons for changes don't add up.
Philip Pennington
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 20 July 2015 11:19 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes - Objection Letter
From: John Perkins Sent: 20 July 2015 11:18 To: reviews Subject: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes ‐ Objection Letter
The Review Officer (Elmbridge) Local Government Boundary Commission for England 14th Floor, Millbank Tower London SW1P 4QP
Dear Sirs
I wish to object to the proposed boundary changes to merge Burwood Park into Oatlands Park Ward.
Burwood Park has its own distinctive rural character which is at odds with the more residential/commercial character of Oatlands Park. It is unlikely that the new Ward Councillors will be sympathetic to the views and needs of Burwood Park residents.
In addition, Burwood Park has a strong affinity with Hersham village and its surrounds, including Burhill Golf Course.
I would strongly request that you reconsider this decision and I would appreciate acknowledgement of this email.
Yours faithfully
J A PERKINS
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Mayers, Mishka
From: Wanda Petrusewicz Sent: 11 August 2015 17:16 To: reviews Subject: Boundary Commission Review
Subject: Boundary Commission Review
Dear Sir/Madam, As Weston Green Residents we are writing in regard to the proposed Ward Boundary Changes in Elmbridge, most particularly the issue of including Lower Green in the proposed Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward. We fully support this inclusion as in our view the communities of Lower Green and Weston Green are inseparable, sharing many links and local facilities. We have lived in the area for nearly twenty years and have been especially involved with Cranmere School which all four of our children attended. We have both been Parent Governors and Chairs of the PTA at Cranmere. Over the years both Committees have been made up of many parents resident in Weston Green; indeed, throughout its existence Cranmere School has served families from both communities and so the links are long‐standing and deep, not just on an educational level but also socially. In addition the school has built up links with the Parish Church of Weston Green, All Saints – for example Harvest Festivals and Carol Concerts take place within the church. Cranmere has played a very important role in making Weston Green and Lower Green a cohesive geographical area and with its relocation to Arran Way next year, it will be especially important to maintain that cohesion and community element. Thank you for your consideration. Yours faithfully Wanda Petrusewicz‐Allen and John Allen
Esher
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Commission Review.
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Pip Petty Sent: 24 August 2015 15:14 To: reviews
Dear Sirs,
Regarding the above review, I would like to see the new Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward extended to include Lower Green as there are strong connections through community links already in place. These community links extend to Cranmere School, due to be relocated when its expansion is complete, and especially with All Saints Church with whom there is an established relationship, both on a local and diocesan level.
Yours faithfully.
Pip Petty
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Name: Kate Pinhey
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Having looked at the map and the proposed boundaries for the new wards, I would like to register my support for the amendment to the Hinchley Wood and Weston Green ward proposed (30th June) and ratified by Elmbridge Council on 22nd July to extend the boundary north of the railway line to include the area known as Lower Green. There are a number of reasons for this, including historic ties between the two areas (Weston Green and Lower Green), the location of Cranmere School and its catchment area and ties between All Saints Church and Lower Green, including the work of the foodbank which operates out of All Saints.
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 11 August 2015 17:02 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge: objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton ward
From: Lucy Plater ] Sent: 10 August 2015 15:23 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my concern about the proposed changes to the Thames Ditton boundary which will move my road and many others bordering Portsmouth Road into Long Ditton ward.
One of the main considerations in the drawing of boundaries is that they should "reflect community interests and identities". My end of , just off the Portsmouth Road has always been part of Thames Ditton. My children went to Thames Ditton schools, our doctor's surgery is in Thames Ditton, we use the shops, station, library and community centres in Thames Ditton.
Our Thames Ditton and Weston Green councillors work to protect and improve our community facilities and are well known to the residents here. I do not use any facilities in Long Ditton and very rarely go there.
The existing boundary of the railway line has worked well as a natural boundary so I would like it to remain so, rather than splitting a significant number of roads away from what has always been their village centre.
For these reasons I do not believe the draft proposals meet the Boundary Commission's main consideration as far as I am concerned.
Kind regards,
Lucy Plater
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:52 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge
From: Ray Pratt Sent: 21 August 2015 22:05 To: reviews
In addition to my earlier mail, I forgot to mention that there is and always has been a natural boundary between Hersham and Esher. The river mole, it has been there for thousands of years and I see no valid argument tho move the boundary to simply reduce the number of councillors.
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From: Ray Pratt Date: 21 August 2015 22:01:10 BST To: "[email protected]"
Dear sir madam I would like to register my objection to the parts of Hersham village being merged into the parish of Esher. Hersham is a completely different village to Esher and the councillors of Esher have no interest or allegiance to Hersham. Hersham will not be served well by them and will be split.
Regards
Ray Pratt.
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The proposal should be amended so that the new Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward be further extended to take in the part of Esher Ward known as Lower Green, north of the railway line because the 2 communities have strong geographic, social faith and school ties. Many residents in Weston Green and Lower Green are supportive of this as are Elmbridge Borough Council.
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 17 July 2015 15:11 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham library
From: Anna Holford Sent: 17 July 2015 15:07 To: reviews Subject: Hersham library
Hello
I am writing to express my support for Hersham library and ask that the proposed boundary changes are adjusted slightly so it remains in Hersham. It is a valuable community resource which we fear would be a target for closure in the future if it were to lie within Esher ward.
Many thanks for your time,
Anna Prissell Hersham resident ( )
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:45 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundaries of Esher ward
From: Daiva Puraite Sent: 23 August 2015 22:34 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a relatively new resident of in Esher and I was surprised to hear that we might be re- designated to the Hinchley Wood and West Green ward. Being so close to Esher Station, the main Esher high- street, and Sandown Racecourse gives me the impression that we belong in the Esher Ward. Therefore, I strongly oppose the redesignation of the Lower Green area of Esher to Hinchley Wood.
Many thanks & regards,
Daiva Puraite
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:45 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Sherriff Close
From: Violeta Puriene [ ] Sent: 23 August 2015 22:46 To: reviews
Hello,
I am shocked to hear that we might be re-designated to the Hinchley Wood and West Green ward and I strongly oppose the proposal.
Thanks & regards,
Violeta Puriene
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:44 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Commission Proposal - Lower Green
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Marion Putland Sent: 24 August 2015 08:59 To: reviews
This email is in support of an amendment to include Lower Green in the Weston Green ward ‐ the sense of community which exists between these two areas is not something which can be manufactured, and should be valued and protected now and in the future.
Marion Putland
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 05 August 2015 08:37 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposal for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
-----Original Message----- From: Esther Pye Sent: 04 August 2015 19:31 To: reviews
For the attention of The Review Officer (Elmbridge).
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are writing to object to the Boundary Commission's current proposal to re-draw the Council's ward boundary in Thames Ditton.
Our objections to the proposals are as follows: 1) By moving us in to Long Ditton Ward this would direct contradict the Boundary Commission's own idea that the ward should 'reflect community identity'.
Having lived in , Thames Ditton (one of the roads directly affected by the proposals) for 11 years, we are part of the Thames Ditton community. Our children have attended Thames Ditton Infant and Thames Ditton Junior schools (our daughter still attends the latter). We use Giggs Hill Surgery, the Dittons library, the shops, the local eateries, Colets Health Club and other amenities within the village. Consequently we have a deep affinity with Thames Ditton Ward, an affinity which we do not share with Long Ditton.
2) The proposal also contradicts the Boundary Commission's own idea that 'a pattern of wards should...provide for effective and convenient local government'.
The local councillors who represent our village have campaigned and represented us on a number of local issues that affect our village directly. By moving us in to Long Ditton Ward we would lose the choice to vote for Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents' Association who we have repeatedly voted for to represent us at a local council level.
It does not seem at all logical to us that we, as part of Thames Ditton, should be forced to vote for, and be represented by, councillors from Long Ditton Ward whose loyalties and interests would lie primarily within Long Ditton.
3) Furthermore we understand from looking at the plans for the new proposed boundaries that part of East Molesey would be pulled in to Thames Ditton Ward. It makes no logical sense to pull Thames Ditton and Molesey apart for the sake of bureaucratic ease.
On an administrative note, we would very much like to know why local residents received no official notification of the proposed boundary changes. We found out about it by chance due to a local Facebook post!
To conclude we are deeply dismayed by the Boundary Commission's proposal and we are simply not prepared to lose our rights to preserving our local identity.
Yours faithfully,
Esther Pye & Nick Lowe
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 03 August 2015 08:48 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary review
From: Christian Raben Sent: 23 July 2015 17:20 To: Fuller, Heather Subject: Re: Boundary review thank you Heather for asking - it is to do with Hersham Library to stay in Hersham and not Esher.
Many thanks
Christian
On 20 July 2015 at 08:44, Fuller, Heather wrote:
Dear Mr Raben,
Thank you for your email.
Would you be able to tell me which local authority your submission relates to?
Kind regards
Heather Fuller
Heather Fuller
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From: Christian Raben Sent: 17 July 2015 14:20 To: reviews Subject: Boundary review
To whom it may concern
I hereby write to support that the boundary will not be moved and remain where it is.
Should you wish to contact me for more information, please feel free to.
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Best regards / Venlig Hilsen
C J Raben
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C J Raben
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From: reviews Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 04:12 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Weston Green Boundary Review 2015
-----Original Mess From: Nina Ralph Sent: 16 August 2 : To: reviews
The Review Officer (Elmbridge)
I am shocked to learn of the proposed merging of Weston Green with Hinchley Wood into one Electoral Ward . I, also, note the Elmbridge B.C. Electoral Review Working Group's recommendations regarding the inclusion of Lower Green to this new ward with no mention of Weston Green or our neighbour Thames Ditton.
Weston Green is separated from Hinchley Wood by 2 railway lines, accessed by a dual carriageway or long detours to East and West. I have lived in the Weston Green area for nearly 50 years and do not recall joint ventures.
For decades we have been associated with Thames Ditton. We have a Thames Ditton & Weston Green Association founded in 1934 and have collaborated on many matters of mutual interest. The effects of breaking these ties both practical and, may I say, emotional is unthinkable and will have lasting and significant effects.
The reconstructing of the Elmbridge area seems to be politically and number driven with little thought as to the effects the drawing of the new boundaries will have on local communities and their identities.
Please give consideration to the people of Elmbridge in particular to residents of Weston Green.
Mrs. Nina Ralph,
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 04:04 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge BC: Objection to Boundary Commission proposals for Thames Ditton Ward
From: Karen Randolph Sent: 21 August 2015 1 To: reviews
Dear Sir,
I am writing to add my objection to the BC proposals to remove part of Thames Ditton ward and place it in Long Ditton. While of course this will not change the actual address or location of these addresses, the proposal ignores the historical connections and background (the information you apparently relied on in this respect is completely erroneous - amongst other things, there has never been a town called ‘Ditton’, let along one which existed in the 20th Century!).
From what local people have already told you in their responses to this consultation (and from what I have been told by local residents) you will already be aware that your recommendation to transfer that part of the present Thames Ditton ward which lies to the east of the Portsmouth Road into Long Ditton Ward and, by contrast, to transfer part of East Molesey (separated by the Hampton Court Road) into Thames Ditton is causing considerable anxiety. There is serious concern that the Boundary Commission may prioritise what to many people is a rather hypothetical if not esoteric concept of voter equality over the opportunity for local people to feel that they can influence, through their vote, what happens to what they see as ‘their’ village and their community. For the same reason, your proposal (in relation to both that part of the area which it is proposed would go into Long Ditton as well as the proposal to move part of East Molesey into Thames Ditton) is interpreted as not according with the need to provide for effective and convenient local government, as interpreted by local residents.
Regards
Karen
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 20 July 2015 08:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Library
From: colin.rands Sent: 18 July 2015 17:33 To: reviews Subject: Hersham Library
Hi please keep Hersham Library in Hersham regards Colin Rands
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From: Michael Reed Sent: 16 July 2015 17:41 To: reviews Subject: Elmbridge Council. Hersham Ward Boundary Changes. Objection letter.
Elmbridge Council. Hersham Ward Boundary Changes. OBJECTION.
Reasons for objection.
1. The proposed boundary changes moves Burwood Park from an orientation to Hersham Village – to which it shares a postcode, to Oatlands, from which it is physically separated by a railway line.
2. Burwood Park has an affinity with Hersham Village due to the rural nature of the community compared to Oatlands, which is a residential area with no natural centre.
3. There is a risk that future Burwood Park planning issues will be considered in a residential context rather than the rural environment, which exists today. The current Hersham orientated local councillors understand and fully support the interests of Burwood Park residents.
4. The proposed boundary change to move Burwood Park into the Oatlands Ward, results in a change in parliamentary boundary -from Esher and Walton to Weybridge and Runnymede. There are currently no Elmbridge Borough Wards across Parliamentary boundaries. This is a mis-match, which other Wards do not suffer and will add complexity for residents to navigate and gain support for specific local issues.
It is recommended that the Review Officer re-considers the boundary changes and retains Burwood Park and the surrounding rounds in an en-larged Hersham Ward as proposed by Elmbridge Borough Council.
Signed by. Caroline and Michael Reed
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 29 July 2015 09:40 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Esher boundaries
From: Martin Reeve Sent: 29 July 2015 09:19 To: reviews
Dear commission
I'm utterly frustrated to hear that you are thinking of changing the boundaries to Esher and subsequently other surrounding areas. I have lived in Esher my whole life and I'm a 5th generation as a Esher resident (Martineau Family) - to put Hersham linked to Esher when a River separates us seems desperate given the demographic of Hersham is some what different to Esher and this is reflected in house prices and demand! This will go the other way with the lower Green area of Esher - why do you feel it logical to waste time on this its beyond me!
So I'm registering my objection to this - I'm sure this will have little effect as this is all about safe grading future votes
I've had my spat - thanks for listening
Regards
Martin Reeve
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 13 August 2015 16:56 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Review: Elmbridge, Surrey
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I write in support of the Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents’ Association proposal that the new Hinchley Wood & Weston Green ward be further extended to take in the Lower Green area north of the railway line. I note that the proposed Esher ward is larger than the Hinchley Wood ward so it makes sense in terms of size and this part of Lower Green area falls naturally in with the rest of Lower Green for many reasons.
Kind regards,
Nick and Judy Reilly,
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As Vicar of All Saints Weston Green, currently within the ward of Weston Green. I welcome the creation of a new Hinchley Wood and Weston Green ward. However, I write to argue that Lower Green should become part of this new ward as there are considerable links between the community of Weston Green and Lower Green. Currently, around a third of Lower Green is within the Anglican Parish of Weston Green and the church has strong links with Cranmere School (also within the Parish). Most of the children attending Cranmere live in the Lower Green area and subsequently have strong links with us as their church. There are also a number of residents who also attend church here regularly. There are joint youth activities and the Foodbank which was set up initially to help residents in Lower Green currently runs from All Saints Church. It would therefore make sense to continue the association with these areas. Yours, The Revd Phillip Johnson
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:49 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary review
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Dear councillors
We are definitely not in favour of being merged with Oatlands Park Ward
We live in Hersham and feel part of Hersham using the facilities all the time such as gshoppin post office etc We don't have any connection with Oatlands apart from driving through the village We want to be able to have input as to what happens in Hersham where we live and not Oatlands There we are very much in favour of being in Hersham ward
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 17 July 2015 15:11 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Library
From: Chris Ritchie Sent: 17 July 2015 15:01 To: reviews Subject: Hersham Library
Dear Sir/Madam,
I read of worrying plans to re‐draw the boundary between Esher and Hersham, which it seems would lead to Hersham Library becoming part of Esher. This is a ridiculous plan and concerning to everyone who uses Hersham Library. Please do not do this. Hersham Library should remain in Hersham.
Thank you.
Christopher Ritchie
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 04:12 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Review For Weston Green and Thames Ditton
From: Andrew Roberts Sent: 17 August 2015 1 To: reviews
I strongly object to the proposed changes to the boundaries for Thames Ditton and Weston Green.
Both areas are very cohesive and have a clear identity with a very active Residents Association.
In particular the proposed changes to remove roads east of Portsmouth Road to Long Ditton would be a great shame and would add zero value to what the boundary commission is trying to achieve.
Removing Giggs Hill Green is on-sensical.
Andrew Roberts
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 04:43 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Weston Green Ward
From: Janice Robinson Sent: 19 August 2015 1 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
As a resident of Weston Green Ward I am writing to say that I agree with the Resident’s Association submission, p
" Boundary Commission proposal should be amended so that the new Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward be further extended to take in the part of the Esher Ward known as Lower Green, north of the railway line because the two communities have strong geographic, social, faith and educational ties.”
Yours faithfully
Janice Robinson
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Reference to Weybridge Boundary Changes: Change from Weybridge South to Weybridge St George's. I live on in Weybridge and understand that it is proposed that our road is to be merged into the new enlarged Weybridge & St George's Ward. I would like to register my opposition to this. We very much consider that we are part of Weybridge Town itself rather than of St George's Hill. We use the facilities of the Town and feel part of its community rather than that of the St Georges and / or Brooklands side of ht wider area. I can't see why it would make sense to seperate the few roads to the North of the Railway line from the rest of the main town & hope that this proposal can be reconsidered.
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Submission re-proposals for ward boundaries in Elmbridge affecting Lynwood Road. Dear Sirs, I object to the proposed ward boundary changes that would place Lynwood Road and the roads that run off of it (i.e. Wessex Close, Bourne Close and Woodfield Road) into Long Ditton Ward. It is my view that moving Lynwood Road into Long Ditton Ward would cut across the local interests, community identity and use of facilities of people living in and off Lynwood Road which are focused on Hinchley Wood rather than Long Ditton. The vast majority of households that live in this area and in particular those on the “Lynwood Road Estate” are closely associated with Hinchley Wood, for example in the following respects: a) they use the local shops and facilities (including doctors and dentists) in Hinchley Wood, not Long Ditton; b) they use public transport in the form of trains from Hinchley Wood and buses running through Hinchley Wood along Manor Road North; c) they worship at St Christopher’s Church in Hinchley Wood. The current proposal to place Lynwood Road in Long Ditton Ward would, therefore, be completely contrary to the criteria to be applied in Electoral Reviews to “reflect the interests and identities of local communities” and “to maintain local ties”. Moreover, the diversity of interests that the currently proposed boundary would create between people living in Lynwood Road and its environs and those more closely linked with Long Ditton would be contrary another criteria because the proposed Long Ditton Ward would be more difficult for its elected representatives to represent effectively. My proposal is that the boundary of the proposed merged Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward should follow the existing boundary of the Hinchley Wood Ward between Manor Road North and Portsmouth Road (roughly along Claygate Lane) so that Lynwood Road and its associated roads are in the Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward. Yours Faithfully mr and mrs Roche
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Dear Review Officer (Elmbridge)
I am writing about the draft recommendations for electoral boundary reform in Elmbridge
I am a Brownie Leader who runs two units in Hinchley Wood Scout and Guide HQ in Lynwood Road and also Girlguiding Dittons District Commissioner.
The recommendation to move Lynwood Road into Long Ditton, would not reflect community interests for Hinchley Wood. All the units that meet at this hall have strong links with the Hinchley Wood community.
We have benefitted considerably from support and funding from our local Hinchley Wood Residents Councillors. If the Hinchley Wood HQ was to become part of Long Ditton Ward it would be likely that we would find it much harder to gain support from Long Ditton Councillors as they would still look to fund the community facilities which have been and are still part of the village of Long Ditton.
One of the concerns about this is the potential separation of the Hinchley Wood Scout/Guides HQ site, the allotments and the recreation/playing fields area from the community which they serve. This could be averted by ensuring that the boundary line is drawn such as to include them in the Weston Green/Hinchley Wood ward yet not upsetting the Boundary Commission desire on number balancing.
Yours sincerely
Sue Rodger
13, The Mount WEYBRIDGE Surrey KT13 9LT
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to object to the draft proposals for the ward boundary changes in Elmbridge. In particular, I object to the moving of The Mount out of the Oatlands ward, and into a Walton-on- Thames ward. The reasons behind my objections are numerous and varied, however can be summarised under the view that the proposal does not ‘reflect the identity and interests of local communities’. Additionally, the proposed changes do not improve electoral equality, or improve effective and convenient local government.
My main objection is that the proposal does not ‘reflect the identity and interests of local communities’, as shown in several ways. The Mount (and Tower Grove), as highlighted by the address in the top-right corner of the page, is in Weybridge with a KT13 postcode (with Weybridge as the post town), it is not in Walton with a KT12 postcode. I have a strong community connection with Oatlands and Weybridge, I attended Oatlands Infant School (I also attended the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations), Cleves Junior School, and Heathside Secondary School, all in Oatlands/Weybridge. My parents specifically moved to The Mount so that I would be able to attend these schools. Indeed, children living on The Mount have attended these schools over the years (including my younger brother) and still continue to do so. To move The Mount into a Walton Ward would mean to remove current pupils from the same town ward as their school. To me, that is not acceptable.
My community connections are far stronger with Oatlands and Weybridge than it ever has, or will be with Walton. I, like many of my friends in the area, was a member of the Oatlands scout group, my local pub is called the Oatlands Chaser, my church is St Mary’s Oatlands, my local newsagent is Pollingtons on Oatlands Drive. If I need the hospital, I use the walk-in-centre in Weybridge High Street. My family have strong connections with the annual Oatlands Village Fayre, my parents being involved in various stalls, with myself and my brother taking part in various displays with school and scouts etc. As a child, I used to sell programmes for the fayre to my neighbours down The Mount and the surrounding houses in order to raise money for local charities in Oatlands and Weybridge. This is still continued by other children from the Mount now. In addition, I have been a playing member of Weybridge Cricket Club since the Under 7 age group, 19 years later I am the current club secretary.
Moving The Mount out of Oatlands and into a Walton-on-Thames ward would have the effect of moving me into a ward which is in a different parliamentary constituency. Oatlands is a part of the Runnymede and Weybridge constituency while Walton-on-Thames is a part of the Walton and Esher constituency. As this proposal only affects ward boundaries at this stage, this will leave me having to visit two different polling stations when there are multiple elections. This would be an inconvenience to myself, other residents and also the election coordinators which certainly would not have the effect of improving effective and convenient local government. (My current, and only ever, polling station is my old school, Oatlands Infant, and it is very convenient!). If the constituencies are also reviewed then it would be rational to assume that electoral boundaries will need to be standardised for all elections. As a result, not only would I now in a different ward, I would be in a different constituency. My current MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, the Rt Hon Phillip Hammond shares many of the same interests, concerns and supports many of the same local organisations as I do. The MP for Walton and Esher does not.
Another concern I have with the proposed ward boundary changes is from reading the description and the detail provided in the ‘Detailed Wards’ section of the draft recommendations. The detail for Walton Central (the ward into which The Mount is proposed to move) reads that the ward contains ‘The western part of the Ashley Park area’. It is nonsense to suggest that The Mount falls under this catchment. Ashley Park extends no further than Ashley Close, the current and far more appropriate ward boundary. The Mount and Tower Grove should remain in Oatlands, as they are part of Weybridge. Ashley Park is not even our local park in The Mount. If I go to the park, or my neighbour walks her dog, we both go to Boundary Park, our local park and the former site of Oatlands Village Cricket Club!
An additional objection with moving The Mount out of Oatlands and into Walton, is that Walton Central is currently represented by 3 members of ‘The Walton Society’. As a resident of Weybridge (therefore not Walton), I am not even eligible to join the society/residents association which would claim to represent me (as per the society constitution). As per the ‘Detailed Wards’ section of the draft recommendations, The Walton Society has already objected to parts of Hersham Village being included in a Walton-on-Thames ward, in addition to objecting to Ashley Park being in a ward with Oatlands Park. To move The Mount into a Walton ward would marginalise our votes and voices as The Walton Society would have no interest in either pursuing or defending our interests, as they will be looking after the interests of their members who live in Walton (as shown by their defence of their boundary), not the interests of those arbitrarily moved in from Oatlands. As a result, I do not believe that The Mount should be moved out of an Oatlands Ward and into a Walton-on-Thames ward, I am in favour of retaining the current border between Oatlands and Walton at the Weybridge side of the junction with Ashley Close (KT12) and Oatlands Drive. This is equally as ‘strong’ a boundary as the current proposal, if not a stronger and more appropriate boundary.
In conclusion, I hope I have been able to express my vehement opposition to the draft proposals for the ward boundary changes in Elmbridge. In particular, moving The Mount out of the Oatlands ward, and into a Walton-on-Thames ward. I believe that the current proposal does not ‘reflect the identity and interests of local communities’ as myself and my family have far closer connections with Oatlands and Weybridge that we do with Walton-on-Thames. Additionally, the current proposal does not improve either electoral equality, or effective and convenient local government. From correspondence with my neighbours, I know that my family’s feelings are not alone. I believe that The Mount should remain within the Oatlands ward, and would be happy with retaining the current border between the Oatlands Park and Walton Central wards. This would deliver all of the three key criteria; electoral equality, effective and convenient local government, and also it would reflect a more appropriate community identity to the wards.
I will always be happy to hear feedback on my concerns and queries, Yours faithfully,
Ben Rogers
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 11 August 2015 17:02 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge - objection to Thames Ditton proposal
From: Rootham, Dan Sent: 10 August 2015 10:18 To: reviews
Dear Sirs,
I am writing to object strongly to the proposal by the Boundary Commission to disrupt the natural links which have existed for centuries between Long Ditton and Thames Ditton.
1. Naming of the Library The library situated near Giggs Hill Green is named “Dittons Library”, precisely because it serves both Thames Ditton and Long Ditton.
2. Giggs Hill Green as a focus It’s well recognised by local residents that Giggs Hill Green (home of Thames Ditton Cricket Club) is a natural focus and open space for residents on both sides of the Portsmouth Road. It is unnatural to split the community of Thames Ditton by moving some of these bordering residents into Long Ditton.
3. Confusion On the good old principle of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, the Boundary Commission would do better by leaving well alone. For many years (much longer than the 10 years I have lived and worked in Thames Ditton), our local Residents’ Association has done a very good job of representing all the residents of Thames Ditton and Weston Green. The pattern of local democracy is well‐established, and there’s really no advantage in carving things up. It simply causes confusion because residents will no longer know where to turn when taking up a local issue.
Thank you for taking account of our long‐established patterns.
Yours, Dan Rootham
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:52 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge - Objection to Thames Ditton Proposal.
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Carol Ross Sent: 21 August 2015 20:01 To: reviews
I believe the proposal should not be passed as the move into Long Ditton will sever the current community identity as experienced by myself. I moved from Surbiton to , Thames Ditton in the late 1980s.The appeal of moving there was that there was an attraction in moving to a village that had a definite historical and contemporary identity.
Since then my youngest child has attended both Thames Ditton First and Middle Schools, and three of them went to Esher College. Our doctors are at Giggs Hill Green. I volunteer at the Vera Fletcher Hall and on Remembrance Sunday I stand at Giggs Hill Green, at the War Memorial.
I like having the Thames Ditton Residences Association to give assistance and advice to local concerns without the colour of political parties. Lastly i appreciate the access to the Thames Ditton Today magazine and website to keep me informed of the past and future Thames Ditton.
I trust this proposal will be rejected.
Carol Ross
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:45 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge BC consultation- thames ditton ward
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Gordon Ross Sent: 23 August 2015 22:47 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re. Elmbridge Borough Council Electoral Review – proposed new ward boundary for Thames Ditton.
Objection to the above new ward proposal.
I have lived on the , Thames Ditton for the last 20 years. Prior to that I lived in , Thames Ditton. I have always considered myself a resident of Thames Ditton and have taken an active interest in the local community. I shop in Thames Ditton Village and use the facilities such as the doctor’s, village hall and library in Thames Ditton. By placing an arbitrary line down the middle of the Portsmouth Road between Ferry Road and Claygate Lane your proposal separates us from the heart of our village and community and in no way reflects the ‘interests and identity of our local ward’ to which we have belonged for so long. In addition you are effectively splitting residents, neighbours and friends on the Portsmouth Road into two. I cannot see the logic of having one side of Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Road as Thames Ditton and the other side, as Long Ditton. This can and will only lead to confusion, both on a day to day practical level and in the formation of good governance. Further by forcing us to become part of a ward we have had nothing to do with you remove us from the Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents Association, an Association which contributes towards our good governance. I urge you to reconsider your proposals and allow us to remain where we have always been, and that is a part of the vibrant community of Thames Ditton. I strongly object to your ward boundary proposals.
Gordon Ross
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I WISH TO OBJECT TO THE LYNWOOD ROAD DEVELOPMENT BEING MOVED INTO THE LONG DITTON WARD. THE ESTATE IS LOCATED NOT 5 MINUTES WALK FROM THE LOCAL SHOPS AND SCHOOLS OF HINCHLEY WOD AND THE RAILWAY STATION. I'M SURE MOST PEOPLE LIVING ON THE ESTATE IDENTIFY WITH HINCHLEY WOODAND HAVE NO TIES WITH LONG DITTON.
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From: Mayers, Mishka Sent: 16 July 2015 08:31 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: Submission for Elmbridge from Reviews
From: Ron Round Sent: 15 July 2015 14:51 To: reviews Subject:
Whatever happens to Elmbridge Boundaries Hersham Library should stay where it is
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 03 August 2015 09:16 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
From: Julie Royce Sent: 02 August 2015 08:39 To: reviews
I am writing to object to these proposals as I am against the proposal to carve up the historic community of Thames Ditton for the sake of bureaucratic convenience! The residents affected live in homes which have been in the ancient parish of St. Nicholas, Thames Ditton since 1100 AD, and part of the Thames Ditton electoral ward since 1895.
Firstly, the proposals conflict with the Boundary Commission's own criterion that wards 'should reflect the interests and identities of local communities'. The proposal will divorce residents who look to each other as part of the same Thames Ditton community including for a wide range of services such as doctors, leisure services and one of our great local pubs! Giggs Hill Green is Thames Ditton's village green and the houses around the Green have always formed part of Thames Ditton. It is now proposed to move all those on one side of the Green into Long Ditton. This breaks up our community identity including removing them from the support of the active Residents' Association.
This leads me onto my second point which relates to your criteria that electoral arrangements 'should provide for effective and convenient local government'. The 940 residents affected would no longer be represented by the Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents' Association which undermines their involvement in democracy and may cause confusion as to who to lobby about local issues. In addition, those houses on the Portsmouth Road side of the green and Angela Road are in a Green Conservation Area which is covered by the Thames Ditton Conservation Area Advisory Committee. There is no Long Ditton Conservation Area or Advisory Committee that could take this on, thereby eroding the protection enjoyed by these residents at present. Please think again. Thank you. Kind regards Julie Royce
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Elmbridge Borough Council consultation on draft recommendations. I understand that in your proposals for the reduction of Elmbridge Borough Council you have suggested moving my local ward from Weybridge South to Weybridge St George's. I want to register my opposition to that change . it seems obvious to me that our interests are much closer aligned to Weybridge town itself and the new Weybridge Riverside ward. St Georges on the other hand is separated from us by railway line, has an entirely different community, and has in entirely different ward issues.
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As a resident of I am most disappointed to note that it is proposed that we should become part of the Oatlands Park Ward. I have lived in Hersham for the last 57 years and regularly visit Hersham for the local facilities it provides, I have not and would not consider visiting Oatlands for a doctors or shopping etc. The railway line and the river mole have always been the natural boundaries to Hersham and to have to visit Oatlands for voting would be alien. If the voting station for our road is to be in Oatlands I'm sure that many residents would fail to exercise their democratic right to vote. I sincerely hope that Westcar Lane will remain part of the new Hersham ward.
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The UK is over-governed. There are 100 US elected senators, compared to 450 UK MPs. This policy extends down to local level, whereby in my local area of Surrey, on a matter of public interest, we have to deal with around 60 elected councillors each in Elmbridge, Guildford, Woking and Surrey CC. Not only does this take up a lot of our time, having to contact over 240 councillors, but each of these councillors is in frequent contact with council officers, taking up a huge amount of their resources. Although the UK is slowly emerging from recession, it will take several decades to reduce the national debt to an acceptable level, even assuming that interest rates remain somewhere near where they are now. In terms of efficiency, we simply cannot afford to maintain significantly more people in government at local and national level, than we really need. Your proposal to reduce Elmbridge councillors from 60 to 45 is a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough. When one looks at the number of local people represented by each councillor, the figures are derisory. There are 3 elected councillors for the road where I live and the representatives of different parties seem to hate each other, which is counter-productive when they should be working together for the benefit of the community. St George's Hill Ward has 3 elected councillors where 1 would do and I have to say the single remaining Independent is not the sort of person I would wish to represent the interests of local people. By reducing the number of elected councillors, it should be possible to retain some of the better ones, which would be of general benefit. We need to have higher standards of representation at all levels of government, where we currently see elected members seemingly incapable of being interested in anything much beyond the end of their own noses. On a daily basis, we are treated to the spectacle of MPs and councillors campaigning purely in the interests of their own patch, whilst not caring a fig for the national good. There is also a trend for politicians at all levels to seek higher financial reward, which is self-defeating in terms of political excellence, as it attracts the wrong kind of people. These are the sort of individuals who are found fiddling their expenses or worse. Government - national and local - should be a vocation, whereby one gives one's time freely - preferably having first achieved success in some other sphere. All too often, we are represented by rabble rousers who, by definition, have a chip on their shoulder and experience confined to having a university degree in economics or politics. We need to be governed by capable people with a proven record of successful leadership in the world outside politics, and these people - willing to give their time freely to the community - do not grow on trees. This is why we need a much smaller number of better people in government.
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There are too many elected councillors serving Elmbridge. I understand there are 60 and the borough would be well served by half that number, if the best could be retained. Three serve st George's Hill, when one would be quite sufficient. They do not even work together, spending their time running each other down (at our expense!). At the last election, one lost his seat by less than 30 votes; he was an Independent who will fight to get back next time. The Independents, by definition, have no overall policy and are just out to push their patch. We live in a democracy, so that's OK in principle, but if we had Independents all over the Borough, there would be chaos, with all wards fighting each other to grab what they could for their patch. Of course, they CLAIM to be out for the common good, but the truth is, they are all self -serving, with a thin veneer necessary to get elected. St George's Hill Ward should be renamed to reflect that fact that it doesn't just consist of a few people living in expensive mansions, but many others besides. I am in favour of reducing the number of elected councillors and 48 down from 60 is a start. Boundaries should be redrawn to give a larger number of residents per ward and Elmbridge will have the statistical data to arrange that, but hopefully only as a short-term measure, aiming to bring the number to 30 eventually. The councillors won't vote for that, because they will want to save their own skins, so it should be put to the local electorate to decide. To get things done, we don't need or want three councillors representing one ward - how ridiculous when they don't even work together. TRY PUTTING THAT ONE TO THE VOTE!
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Elmbridge District
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Name: helen russell
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I understand that in your proposals for the reduction of Elmbirdge ward councillors, you have suggested moving my local ward from weybridge south to weybridge st georges. I want to refister my opposition to that change. It is obvious to me that the our interests (where I live on pyrcroft lane) are much more closely aligned with that of Weybridge town itself and the new weyrbidge riverside ward. St Georges has a whole different community and different issues. I am not convinced that my needs and that of my family will be fully represented in this case. Dr Helen Russell
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