Schedule of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations

Community Governance Review

Stage Two

Draft Recommendations

July 2013

Contents Grayrigg ...... 26 Natland ...... 51 Aldingham ...... 2 Haverthwaite ...... 27 New Hutton ...... 52 Allithwaite Upper ...... 3 Hawkshead ...... 28 Old Hutton & Holmescales ...... 53 Arnside ...... 4 Helsington ...... 29 Pennington ...... 54 Barbon...... 5 Heversham ...... 30 Preston Patrick...... 55 Beetham ...... 6 Hincaster ...... 31 Preston Richard ...... 56 Blawith & Subberthwaite ...... 7 Holme...... 32 Satterthwaite ...... 57 Broughton East ...... 8 Hutton Roof ...... 33 Sedbergh ...... 58 Burneside ...... 9 Kendal ...... 34 Sedgwick ...... 59 Burton-in-Kendal ...... 10 Kentmere ...... 35 Skelsmergh & Scalthwaiterigg ...... 60 Cartmel Fell ...... 11 Killington ...... 37 Skelwith ...... 61 Casterton ...... 12 Kirkby Ireleth ...... 38 Stainton ...... 62 Claife ...... 13 Kirkby Lonsdale ...... 39 Staveley-in-Cartmel ...... 63 Colton ...... 14 Lakes ...... 40 Staveley-with-Ings ...... 64 Coniston ...... 15 Lambrigg ...... 41 Torver ...... 65 Crook ...... 16 Levens ...... 42 Ulverston ...... 66 Crosthwaite & Lyth ...... 17 Longsleddale ...... 43 Underbarrow & Bradleyfield ...... 67 Dent ...... 18 Lower Allithwaite ...... 44 Urswick ...... 68 Docker ...... 19 Lower Holker ...... 45 Whinfell ...... 69 Duddon ...... 20 Lowick ...... 46 Whitwell & Selside ...... 70 Egton-with-Newland, Mansriggs & Osmotherley 21 Lupton ...... 47 Windermere ...... 71 Fawcett Forest ...... 22 Mansergh ...... 48 Witherslack & Meathop ...... 72 Firbank ...... 23 Middleton ...... 49 Garsdale ...... 24 Milnthorpe ...... 50 Grange ...... 25

Parish: Aldingham

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of District Ward Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting

North 416 3 1:13 Not Parish 950 975 7 Low Furness applicable Council South 534 4 1:13

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no significant changes likely, and although it would appear that there has been less interest in standing for election in the South Ward, the councillor/elector ratio for both wards is currently good with even ratios. Further publicity by the parish council about any forthcoming elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Allithwaite Upper

High Newton 156 2 1:78 Staveley-in-Cartmel Not Parish 706 721 9 applicable Council Lindale 550 7 1:78 Lyth Valley

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no significant changes likely and the councillor/elector ratio for both wards is currently reasonable with even ratios. The recent history of elections for this parish regarding the number of candidates standing is mixed, further publicity may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Arnside

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. Although there is some projected increase in electorate, it is under 5% of the current figure and the councillor/elector ratio is current good. Over recent years the elections have been uncontested with less candidates than seats but following recent changes it is recommended that the current number of councillors remains and that the situation be assessed over the coming years.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Barbon

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no changes likely and the councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Recent election history has a mix of contested and uncontested scheduled elections with a recent by-election for one seat having four candidates.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Beetham

East 621 4 1:155 Not Parish 1516 1527 9 Arnside & Beetham applicable Council West 895 5 1:179

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no significant changes likely. Although the councillor/elector ratio for the wards may be improved by an extra councillor for the West Ward, which would result in a ratio of 1:149, in the absence of any comments it is assumed that the council is working effectively with the current number of councillors. Election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Blawith & Subberthwaite

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no significant changes likely and the councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist but it understood that parishes with small electorates struggle to find a large number of candidates.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Broughton East

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 169 173 5 1:34 Staveley-in-Cartmel applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are no major changes likely and the councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist but it understood that parishes with small electorates struggle to find a large number of candidates.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Burneside

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Strickland 931 934 7 1:133 Ketel Parish Grouped 1315 11 Burneside Strickland Council 384 386 4 1:96 Roger

Comments One submission was received via the online consultation facility. Although Strickland Ketel and Strickland Roger are two separate parishes grouped under a common parish council, Burneside, the councillor/elector ratio should be similar. There is some discrepancy here which a reduction in councillors for Strickland Roger from four to three would redress the balance (to 1:128). However, the submission received requested a 50% increase in the number of councillors due to the greater workload. Looking at other parish councils with similar sized electorate, the majority have less councillors and, as there does not appear to have been any representations from the Parish Council itself at this stage, it is assumed that the parish council is working effectively with the current number of councillors. However, election history shows most elections have been uncontested therefore there may be some scope in reducing the number of councillors for Strickland Roger.

Draft Recommendations

No change at this stage

Parish: Burton-in-Kendal

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 1205 1270 9 1:134 Burton & Holme applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received from the parish council who confirmed that it did not require any changes at this time. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Cartmel Fell

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 263 267 5 1:53 Staveley-in-Cartmel applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Casterton

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 238 241 5 1:48 applicable Council applicable applicable Lonsdale

Comments One online submission was received which suggested that the Casterton parish joins with Barbon parish. The two parishes could be grouped. This suggestion would require both parish meetings discussing the matter before any decision was taken. The submission also suggested that the parish council was not properly representing the community which could be improved if those of a like mind stood for election at the next opportunity. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Claife

Lower 180 3 1:60 Not Parish 252 252 6 Hawkshead applicable Council Upper 72 3 1:24

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Colton

Central 197 3 1:66

Not Parish East 165 604 608 3 9 1:55 Hawkshead applicable Council

West 242 3 1:81

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish which commented that the current arrangements work well and that no changes were required at present. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good although there are slight discrepancies across the three wards. However, to improve the ratios Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Coniston

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 738 775 7 1:105 Coniston & Crake Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which commented that the current arrangements work well and that no changes were required at present. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good. Election history is good with the majority of elections being contested.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Crook

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 293 305 7 1:42 Staveley-in-Westmorland applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is currently very good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Crosthwaite & Lyth

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 541 545 7 1:77 Lyth Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Election history shows uncontested elections and, most recently in 2012, contested elections therefore it appears that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Dent

Cowgill 125 3 1:42 Not Parish 569 578 9 Hawkshead applicable Council Dent 444 6 1:74

Comments One submission was received from the parish council commenting that the current arrangements are correct and that no changes are required. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good although there is a slight discrepancy between the ratios of the two wards. To achieve more even ratios would require a reduction by one councillor for the Cowgill Ward (1:65) and an increase by one councillor for the Dent Ward (1:63) which would leave the overall number of councillors as nine. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change at this stage but discussions with the parish council regarding the councillor/elector ratios would be beneficial.

Parish: Docker

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 53 55 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, there are a number of parish meetings in this area and it is suggested that a number may wish to combine with their neighbouring parish to form a parish council.

Draft Recommendations It is suggested that the parish of Docker may wish to consider grouping with Grayrigg, Lambrigg and Whinfell to form a grouped parish council that could effectively represent the communities of the area.

Parish: Duddon

Angerton 17 19 1 1:17

Broughton Parish Grouped 771 888 800 7 10 1:110 Broughton West Council Dunnerdale- with- 100 108 2 1:50 Seathwaite

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. There are discrepanices between the three councillor/elector ratios. However, there is no scope for change in respect of Angerton and to improve the other two ratios would require at least two extra councillors for Broughton West. As no comments have been received it is assumed that the current arrangements are working well. Election history shows mostly uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Egton-with-Newland, Mansriggs & Osmotherley

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Egton-with- 680 723 6 1:113 Newland Parish Mansriggs Grouped 33 918 36 1 9 1:33 Mid Furness Council

Osmotherley 205 210 2 1:102

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is currently good with the exception of Mansriggs. However, there is no scope for improvement for this parish. The ratios for Egton-with-Newland and Osmotherley parishes could be the same if there was one extra councillor for Egton-with-Newland. However, it is assumed that the current arrangements are effective as no representations have been made. Election history shows mainly uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Fawcett Forest

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 20 20 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Draft Recommendations

It is suggested that the parishes of Fawcett Forest and Whitwell & Selside consider coming together to form a grouped parish council.

Parish: Firbank

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 95 100 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, this parish could consider grouping with a neighbouring parish council which may improve the effectiveness of local governance. The parish meetings for the parishes involved would need to agree any grouping.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Garsdale

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 171 171 7 1:24 applicable Council applicable applicable Lonsdale

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is very good. However, election history shows uncontested elections and, as there are seven councillors for under 200 elections, it may be that the number of councillors is a little high. If the number of councillors was reduced to 6, the ratio would be 1:28 and if it reduced to 5, the ratio would be 1:34. The majority of parish council with around 200 electors have five councillors as it is often difficult to find people interested in standing in these smaller communities.

Draft Recommendations There may well be local circumstances that require seven councillors but in the absence of any comments at this stage it is suggested that Garsdale Parish Council consider reducing the number of councillors to five.

Parish: Grange

North 1865 4 1:466 Grange North

Not Town South 1589 3655 4013 4 9 1:397 Grange South applicable Council

West 201 1 1:201 Cartmel & Grange West

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish. The respondent confirmed that they were happy with the current arrangements. As the warding arrangements for Grange parish are relatively new (created during the South Lakeland Further Electoral Review during 2005-07 and which took effect at the scheduled elections for the parish in 2011), and as a result of the fact that no adverse comments have been received, it is presumed that the current arrangements are working well. There are discrepancies in the current councillor/elector ratios but to balance these would require two additional councillors for North Ward and one additional councillor for South Ward. However, as the scheduled elections in 2011 were uncontested it is not thought appropriate to alter the number of councillors at this time.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Grayrigg

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 180 183 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Draft Recommendations It is suggested that the parish of Grayrigg consider forming a parish council with a neighbouring parish or parishes to represent the electorate more effectively.

Parish: Haverthwaite

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 617 634 7 1:88 Staveley-in-Cartmel applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Election history shows both uncontested and contested elections. The latest contested elections being in 2012. Therefore it appears that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Hawkshead

Fieldhead 118 3 1:39 Not Parish 429 454 7 Hawkshead applicable Council Hawkshead 311 4 1:78

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good but could be improved by either reducing the number of councillors for Fieldhead Ward by one or increasing the number on Hawkshead Ward by two. However, it is assumed that the current arrangements are suitable as no comments to the contrary have been received. Recent election history has a mix of contested and uncontested scheduled elections.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Helsington

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 267 282 7 1:38 Levens applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows contested elections in 2012 and 2008 when the scheduled elections were held. Therefore it appears that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Heversham

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 621 623 7 1:89 Levens applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish which stated that the current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections, although those in 2012 were contested and it would appear that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Hincaster

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 169 171 Crooklands applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, this parish could consider grouping with a neighbouring parish council. The parish meetings for the parishes involved would need to agree any grouping.

Draft Recommendations No change – although the electors of Hincaster could consider grouping with a neighbouring parish which could enable more effective local governance in their parish.

Parish: Holme

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 1212 1268 7 1:173 Burton & Holme applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections, with the most recent being contested. It would appear that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective and it is not thought appropriate to change the dynamic of the parish at this time.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Hutton Roof

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 183 186 5 1:37 Burton & Holme applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good and it is assumed that the current arrangements are suitable as no comments to the contrary have been received. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist but it understood that parishes with small electorates struggle to find a large number of candidates.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Kendal

Castle 1488 2 1:744 Kendal Castle

Far Cross 1722 2 1:861 Kendal Far Cross

Fell 1741 2 1:870 Kendal Fell

Heron Hill 1556 2 1:778 Kendal Heron Hill Town Not Highgate Council 1731 22653 24301 2 28 1:865 Kendal Highgate applicable

Kirkland 1699 2 1:849 Kendal Kirkland

Mintsfeet 1635 2 1:817 Kendal Mintsfeet

Nether 1678 2 1:839 Kendal Nether

Kendal Oxenholme & Oxenholme 1040 2 1:520 Natland

Parks 1748 2 1:874 Kendal Parks

Romney 1746 2 1:873 Kendal Romney

Not Town Stonecross 1660 2 1:830 Kendal Stonecross applicable Council

Strickland 1512 2 1:756 Kendal Strickland

Underley 1697 2 1:848 Kendal Underley

Comments Two online submissions were received and two written submissions, including one from Kendal Town Council. The councillor/elector ratio is currently well balanced except for the Oxenholme Ward. However, one submission considered that there were too many councillors taking into account District and County Councillors for the area. Election history shows that elections are always contested. However, it should be made clear that this Review looks at the current arrangements. The recent County Boundary Review made changes to the town wards in two areas and these will take effect at the scheduled elections in May 2014. In effect there are two new small parish wards, Kendal Natland and Kendal Stainbank, each with one councillor. The number of councillors for the Oxenholme Ward, and the realigned Romney Ward, have also been reduced to one. Representations were made against these changes during the consultation but as they are now in force it is unlikely that any changes can be made to these wards within the usual five year period. However, representations will be made to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England to highlight these issues. The councillor/elector ratio for the ‘new’ wards will be Kendal Natland - 1:838; Kendal Oxenholme - 1:1038; Kendal Romney - 1:870 and Kendal Stainbank - 1:371. Comment has also been made regarding likely future large developments on the boundary of this parish but as these are unlikely to come to fruition within the next five years, they have not been considered at this time but can be revisited when appropriate. One submission also referred to the creation of a separate parish for part of the north of Kendal.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Kentmere 35

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 81 81 Staveley-in-Westmorland applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish and a submission from the Clerk to the Parish Meeting on behalf of the Meeting. Although small, this parish could not easily consider grouping with a neighbouring parish council due to its location and distinct identity. The parish meeting is also very active for its size. The comments received refer to an anomaly with the parish boundary with Hugill and Over Staveley. There are four houses which are accessed through Kentmere valley but lie a short distance just over the parish boundary. The residents of three of these properties confirmed, in writing, their affinity with Kentmere and their wish to be part of that parish.

Draft Recommendations

That the boundary of Kentmere parish be amended to include the properties of Crofthead, Ulthwaite Fold, Boundary Beck and Millriggs.

Parish: Killington

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 122 137 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Kirkby Ireleth

Heathlands 197 2 1:98

Not Parish Lower Quarter 582 985 1070 6 11 1:97 Broughton applicable Council

Upper Quarter 206 3 1:69

Comments One online submission was received regarding the name of the parish council which was thought incorrect as it included Ireleth which appears to be outside the parish boundary. The respondent suggested ‘Kirkby’ but as this would need to be discussed by the parish council and the residents of the parish. Initial recommendation would be to retain the current name as there are a number of areas with ‘Kirkby’ in their name and the inclusion of ‘Ireleth’ avoids confusion. The respondent confirmed that the other current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is fairly good but the reduction of the number of councillors for the Upper Quarter Ward would rebalance the ratio. Recent election history shows mostly uncontested elections which may be assisted by further local publicity leading up to the elections.

Draft Recommendations

No change at this stage but discussions with the parish council regarding the councillor/elector ratios may be beneficial.

Parish: Kirkby Lonsdale

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Town Not Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 1520 1745 9 1:169 applicable Council applicable applicable Lonsdale

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Lakes

Ambleside 2136 6 1:356

Grasmere 581 3 1:194 Ambleside & Grasmere Not Parish Langdales 319 3552 3575 3 16 1:106 applicable Council Rydal & 233 2 1:116 Loughrigg Windermere Applethwaite Troutbeck 283 2 1:141 & Troutbeck

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish which stated that the current arrangements were satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good except in respect of the Ambleside Ward. This could be partly rebalanced by increasing the number of councillors for this Ward and the parish council would need to discuss this possibility. Recent election history shows uncontested elections for all wards except Ambleside. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist but it understood that parish wards with small electorates can sometimes struggle to find candidates.

Draft Recommendations No change although it is suggested that the parish council consider whether the number of councillors for the Ambleside ward is satisfactory in the light of the councillor/elector ratio.

Parish: Lambrigg

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 75 81 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Draft Recommendations It is suggested that the parish of Lambrigg consider forming a parish council with a neighbouring parish or parishes to represent the electorate more effectively.

Parish: Levens

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 878 937 8 1:110 Levens applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good and it is assumed that the current arrangements are suitable as no comments to the contrary have been received. Recent election history shows the election in 2012 was contested with previous elections uncontested. Local publicity leading up to elections may continue to encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Longsleddale

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 69 69 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments One online submission was received on behalf of all the electors of the parish. This submission confirmed that the current arrangements are satisfactory and that they do not wish to see any changes. Longsleddale is similar to Kentmere as, although small, the parish could not easily consider grouping with a neighbouring parish council due to its location and distinct identity. The parish meeting is also very active for its size.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Lower Allithwaite

Allithwaite 984 8 1:123 Cartmel & Grange West Not Parish Cartmel 402 1508 1643 5 15 1:80 applicable Council

Upper Holker 122 2 1:61 Holker

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current electoral arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is reasonable but may benefit from some rebalancing. If the Cartmel and Upper Holker Wards reduced their councillors by one in each ward the ratio would be 1:100 and 1:122 respectively. Recent election history shows uncontested elections which may indicate that the number of councillors is currently slightly high. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations No change at this stage but the parish council be requested to consider whether their current number of councillors is suitable in the light of the councillor/elector ratios and the history of uncontested elections.

Parish: Lower Holker

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 1531 1633 7 1:219 Holker applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current electoral arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections but a contested election for the most recent in 2012 which may indicate that community engagement is currently good. Local publicity leading up to elections may continue to encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Lowick

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 200 200 5 1:40 Coniston & Crake Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is very good and it is assumed that the current arrangements are suitable as no comments to the contrary have been received. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may assist with encouraging participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Lupton

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 129 131 5 1:26 Burton & Holme applicable Council applicable applicable

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Mansergh

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 119 121 applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable Lonsdale

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, Mansergh could group with a neighbouring parish to form a parish council if this was felt appropriate which may improve local governance in this area.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Middleton

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 113 118 applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable Lonsdale

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, Middleton could group with a neighbouring parish to form a parish council if this was felt appropriate which may improve local governance in this area.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Milnthorpe

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 1715 1772 9 1:190 Milnthorpe applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good and it is assumed that the current arrangements are suitable as no comments to the contrary have been received. Recent election history shows uncontested elections since 2004. As this is a reasonably sized electorate, participation should be encouraged and local publicity may assist with this.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Natland

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Kendal Oxenholme & Not applicable 700 881 7 1:100 applicable Council applicable applicable Natland

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which, on the whole, considered the current arrangements satisfactory. However, the anomaly regarding the year for scheduled elections to this parish was highlighted. Also highlighted was the potential development near the Kendal parish boundary in future years. However, this Review can only consider development which is underway and as the potential development is unlikely to come to fruition within the next five years, they have not been considered at this time but can be revisited when appropriate as part of a small Community Governance Review. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Participation should be encouraged and local publicity may assist with this.

Draft Recommendations It is strongly recommended that the year of Natland Parish Council’s scheduled elections be realigned with those of Kendal to improve efficiencies. This would correct the error included in the Order made following the South Lakeland Further Electoral Review which took effect in 2008.

Parish: New Hutton

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 299 305 5 1:60 Whinfell applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received regarding the parish council. This respondent confirmed that the current arrangements are satisfactory but highlighted an issue with a number of properties just over the boundary of the parish, the residents of which have, in the past, expressed the wish to be included in New Hutton parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Participation should be encouraged and local publicity may assist with this.

Draft Recommendations It is recommended that the residents in the properties mentioned in the submission, and the relevant parish council(s), be approached regarding realigning the boundary.

Parish: Old Hutton & Holmescales

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 326 329 5 1:65 Whinfell applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received regarding the parish council. This respondent confirmed that the current arrangements are satisfactory but, as with the submission in respect of New Hutton parish, highlighted an issue with properties on the boundary of this parish with Old Hutton and Holmescales parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations It is recommended that the residents in the properties mentioned in the submission, and the relevant parish council, be approached regarding realigning the boundary.

Parish: Pennington

Pennington 326 2 1:163 Not Parish 1635 1785 7 Mid Furness applicable Council Swarthmoor 1309 5 1:263

Comments One submission was received from the parish council confirming that the current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good but the addition of two councillors for the larger ward of Swarthmoor would rebalance the ratio to 1:87. However, recent election history shows uncontested elections and any increase in councillor numbers may well exacerbate this. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Preston Patrick

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 358 364 7 1:51 Burton & Holme applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received from the parish council confirming that the current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may help to encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Preston Richard

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 1086 1094 8 1:136 Crooklands applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Satterthwaite

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 185 197 5 1:37 Hawkshead applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows a mix of uncontested and contested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Sedbergh

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Sedbergh & Kirkby Not applicable 2006 2041 11 1:182 applicable Council applicable applicable Lonsdale

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Sedgwick

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 304 304 6 1:51 Crooklands applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One online submission was received regarding this parish which stated that the current arrangements are satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is very good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Skelsmergh & Scalthwaiterigg

Scalthwaiterigg 86 86 2 1:43 Parish Grouped 365 7 Burneside Council Skelsmergh 279 368 5 1:56

Comments One submission was received from the parish council. This submission confirmed that both parishes, within this grouped parish council, agreed on 14 May 2013 to the amalgamation of the two parishes into one parish keeping the current parishes as wards. The councillor/elector ratio is good and balanced. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations It is recommended that the two parishes be amalgamated into one, retaining two separate wards of Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg, with the name of the parish remaining as it is.

Parish: Skelwith

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 118 126 5 1:24 Coniston & Crake Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One submission was received regarding this parish which suggested that the current arrangements should remain. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Stainton

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 271 273 5 1:54 Crooklands applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Recent election history shows the recent election in 2012 was contested with previous elections being uncontested. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Staveley-in-Cartmel

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 376 388 5 1:75 Staveley-in-Cartmel applicable Council applicable applicable

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Staveley-with-Ings

Hugill 376 376 4 1:94

Parish Nether Staveley Grouped 578 1364 580 4 12 1:144 Staveley-in-Westmorland Council

Over Staveley 410 410 4 1:102

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current arrangements were satisfactory. However, the anomaly with properties bordering the boundary with Kentmere parish was highlighted. Also highlighted were potential anomalies elsewhere. The councillor/elector ratio is good although an extra councillor for Nether Staveley would bring the ratio in line with the others (1:116). However, recent election history shows uncontested elections and therefore any increase in councillor numbers could exacerbate this. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change but the anomalies highlighted be investigated.

Parish: Torver

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 91 106 5 1:18 Coniston & Crake Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current arrangements were satisfactory. The councillor/elector ratio is excellent. Election history shows the recent elections being uncontested with the last contested election being in 2004. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Ulverston

Central 1542 3 1:514 Ulverston Central

East 1705 3 1:568 Ulverston East

North 1549 3 1:516 Ulverston North Not Town 9344 10161 18 applicable Council South 1493 3 1:498 Ulverston South

Town 1507 3 1:502 Ulverston Town

West 1548 3 1:516 Ulverston West

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is well balanced. Recent election history shows contested elections therefore it appears that community engagement with the parish council is currently effective. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage continued participation.

Draft Recommendations No change

Parish: Underbarrow & Bradleyfield

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not Not applicable 322 322 7 1:46 Lyth Valley applicable Council applicable applicable

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections with the last two scheduled elections being uncontested. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change

Parish: Urswick

Bardsea 309 2 1:154 Low Furness Not Parish Stainton 207 1174 1224 1 8 1:207 applicable Council

Urswick 658 5 1:132 Mid Furness

Comments One submission was received from the parish council which confirmed that the current arrangements were satisfactory but that the name of the parish council be amended to ‘Urswick, Bardsea and Stainton Parish Council’ to reflect the areas included in this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good but the addition of one councillor for the Stainton Ward would help rebalance the ratio across all wards (1:103). Election history shows the majority of elections being uncontested consequently any additional councillors may exacerbate this. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations It is recommended that the name of Urswick Parish Council be amended to Urswick, Bardsea and Stainton Parish Council’ to better reflect the communities included in this parish.

Parish: Whinfell

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 141 143 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Draft Recommendations It is suggested that the parish of Whinfell consider forming a parish council with a neighbouring parish or parishes to represent the electorate more effectively.

Parish: Whitwell & Selside

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Not Parish Not Not All Not Not applicable 165 170 Whinfell applicable Meeting applicable applicable electors applicable

Comments No comments were received regarding this parish. However, there are a number of parish meetings in this area and it is suggested that they may wish to combine with their neighbouring parish to form a parish council, e.g. Fawcett Forest and Whitwell & Selside could form a grouped parish council.

Draft Recommendations It is suggested that the parish of Whitwell & Selside consider forming a parish council with a neighbouring parish or parishes to represent the electorate more effectively.

Parish: Windermere

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Windermere Applethwaite Applethwaite 1355 5 1:271 & Troutbeck Bowness Windermere Bowness 1652 5 1:330 North Not Town North 6417 6504 20 Bowness applicable Council Windermere Bowness 1672 5 1:334 South South

Town 1738 5 1:348 Windermere Town

Comments Two online submissions were received. Both submissions confirmed the current arrangements were satisfactory. However, one suggested that the name of the council be amended to ‘Windermere & District Town Council’ to better reflect the area it serves. The other suggested that the current number of councillors should be halved. The current councillor/elector ratio is good, although the reduction to four councillors for the Applethwaite Ward would rebalance the ratio across all wards. However, it is acknowledged that the electorate in this parish can vary from year to year partly due to the transient nature of some residents and, therefore, the balance may shift in future. Election history shows a mix of contested and uncontested elections with the Applethwaite Ward having the most uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations No change at this stage although it is recommended that the Town Council consider the reduction of councillors in all wards and, in particular, for the Applethwaite Ward.

Parish: Witherslack & Meathop

Existing Arrangements Parish or Grouped Ward Total Current Current Town Projected Ratio of Parish Electorate Electorate No. of Total Ward (if any) Council Electorate Cllrs to District Ward Council (if as at as at Cllrs per No. of or Parish in 2017 Electors applicable) 16.10.12 16.10.12 Ward Cllrs Meeting Meathop & 125 127 2 1:62 Ulpha Parish Grouped 508 7 Lyth Valley Council Witherslack 383 385 5 1:77

Comments No submissions were received regarding this parish. The councillor/elector ratio is good. Election history shows uncontested elections. Local publicity leading up to elections may encourage participation.

Draft Recommendations

No change