South Lakeland District Council – Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE - DETAIL Appendix 2
South Lakeland District Council Submission to LGBCE Draft Recommendations
Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 A Ambleside 2 3,523 -1.2% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following two-member ward and the Lakes and Skelwith proposal for Ambleside and Grasmere better reflects the three Grasmere parishes. statutory criteria of electoral equality, community identity and effective and convenient local government. Formed by statute, Lakes parish incorporates Ambleside, Langdales, Rydal, Loughrigg, Grasmere and Troutbeck. Uniting the parish of Lakes in a single ward the Council proposal would include the polling district of Lakes Troutbeck currently in the Windermere
Applethwaite and Troutbeck ward to form a two-member ward. The Council proposal agrees with the recommendation of the Commission to include the parish of Skelwith. The Council agrees with the Commission view that there should be a clear separation of the urban and rural areas. The proposed
two-member ward brings together the areas of Rydal Fell, Langdale Pikes and the Kirkstone Pass with the key service centre of Ambleside and the village of Grasmere. The Council are of the view that the two-member warding arrangement for Ambleside and Grasmere better represents the community of
the area. The inclusion of Skelwith parish and polling district of Lakes Troutbeck in this ward reflects the community identity of the area as a whole and provides for better electoral equality. Reflecting the statutory criteria of electoral equality the polling district of Windermere Applethwaite forms a central part of the proposed three-member Windermere ward B High Furness 2 3,872 +8.6% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following two-member ward
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 the parishes of proposal for High Furness better reflects the three statutory Broughton West, criteria of electoral equality, community identity, and effective Dunnerdale-with- and convenient local government. As discussed above, and to Seathwaite, Kirkby maintain a good level of electoral equality in both wards, the Ireleth, Blawith & Council proposal includes the parish Skelwith in the Ambleside Subberthwaite, and Grasmere ward. The council proposal brings together the Coniston, Torver, areas of the Duddon Valley, Coniston Water and Claife Heights Hawkshead, Claife and into a two-member ward. With a population density of 21.1 Satterthwaite. per square kilometre the ward is one of the most rural wards in South Lakeland. In the main the population of the ward reside in one of the three key service centres of either Broughton, Coniston and/or Hawkshead. The A593 provides good community links ensuring that most areas of the ward are in reach of each other in under 30 minutes. In order to provide better electoral equality the Council would propose to include the parish of Lowick with the Furness Peninsula ward. Recognising the proposal of the Commission, the Council considers that the parishes of Colton and Haverthwaite form a central part of the Cartmel Peninsula ward. C Cartmel 3 4,897 -8.5% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following three-member ward Peninsula the parishes of Colton, proposal for Cartmel Peninsula better reflects the three Haverthwaite, statutory criteria of electoral equality, community identity and Broughton East, Lower effective and convenient local government. The Cartmel Allithwaite and Lower Peninsula ward proposal reflects the Cumbria County Cartmel Holker. Division. The Council would propose that the residential areas of the low lying land towards the Cartmel Sands are paired with the farm and woodland of the Crake to form a three-
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 member ward. The Council considers that the parishes of Colton and Haverthwaite have good community links to the neighbouring parishes of the Cartmel peninsula notably through local Churches and the Cartmel Schools Consortium. The A590 runs through the centre of the three-member ward, with access to the north and south via the B5278. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other within 30 minutes. D Furness 3 5,346 -0.1% This ward comprises The three-member ward is based on the Commission Peninsula the parishes of recommendation with a minor modification to the north. To Aldingham, Urswick, provide for better electoral equality across the district the Egton-with-Newland, Council proposal would be to include the parish of Lowick in Pennington, this ward. The Council considers that the parish of Lowick has Swarthmoor and good community links to the wider Furness peninsula with Lowick. residents of the parish of Lowick more likely to look towards Furness and Ulverston for services. E Ulverston 3 5,511 +3.0% This ward comprises The three-member ward is based on the Commission West the western half of recommendation. It is understood that Ulverston Town Ulverston and is made Council has made separate representations to the Commission up of the Town Council regarding the Ulverston West warding proposal. wards of Ulverston North, South and West. F Ulverston 3 5,110 -4.5% This ward comprises The three-member ward is based on the Commission East the eastern half of recommendation. It is understood that Ulverston Town Ulverston and is made Council has made separate representations to the Commission up of the Town Council regarding the Ulverston East warding proposal. wards of Ulverston Central, East and Town.
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 G Windermere 3 4,843 -9.5% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following three-member ward the Windermere Town proposal for Windermere better reflects the three statutory Council wards of criteria of electoral equality, community identity and effective Applethwaite, Town and convenient local government. This proposal would unite and Bowness North. the existing wards of Windermere Town, Windermere Bowness North and the polling district of Windermere Applethwaite to form a three-member ward. Centred on the key service centre of Windermere the proposed ward brings together the Windermere parish. In appreciation of the natural urban split between the towns of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere the three-member ward retains the community identity of Windermere as a whole. Recognising the community identity of Bowness-on-Windermere, and in order to maintain electoral equality across the district, the Council proposes that the existing Windermere Bowness South ward form a central part of the Bowness and Kent Valley ward. H Grange-over- 3 5,380 +0.6% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following three-member ward Sands the parishes of Grange, proposal for Grange-over-Sands better reflects the three Upper Allithwaite and statutory criteria of electoral equality, community identity and Staveley-in-Cartmel. effective and convenient local government. The Council proposal brings together the sparsely populated areas located at the southern tip of Lake Windermere with the key service centre of Grange-over-Sands to form a three-member ward. As one of the main residential towns of South Lakeland Grange-over-Sands is a key service centre to the villages connected by the A590. The parishes surrounding, and including Grange-over-Sands, are part of the Grange and
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 Cartmel Local Area Partnership and residents of Staveley-in- Cartmel and Upper Allithwaite look towards Grange-over- Sands for essential services. I Bowness and 3 5,126 -4.2% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following three-member ward Kent Valley the parishes of proposal for Bowness and Kent Valley ward better reflects the Burneside, Kentmere, three statutory criteria of electoral equality, community Staveley with Ings, identity and effective and convenient local government. The Skelsmergh & Council proposal would bring together the areas of Burneside, Scalthwaiterigg and the Staveley-in-Westmorland and the town of Bowness-on- Windermere Town Windermere to form a three-member ward. As well as the Council ward of specific community identity of Bowness-on-Windermere, a Bowness South. central feature of the three-member ward proposal is the established parish groupings of Staveley-with-Ings, Burneside and Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg. With the natural boundary of Kentmere to the north, residents, outside Bowness-on-Windermere, reside in the villages and towns along the A591 corridor. The proposed three-member ward is served by the local service areas of Burneside and Bowness-on- Windermere. J Lyth and 3 5,568 +4.1% This ward comprises The Council considers that the following three-member ward Levens the parishes of Cartmel proposal for Lyth and Levens Valley ward better reflects the Valley Fell, Crosthwaite & three statutory criteria of electoral equality, community Lyth, Underbarrow & identity and effective and convenient local government. The Bradleyfield, Council proposal brings together the areas of Cartmel Fell, Lyth Witherslack, Meathop Valley and Levens Valley to form a three-member ward. The & Ulpha, Helsington, Council agrees with the Commission view that there should be Heversham, Levens, a clear separation on the urban and rural areas. The Council
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 Hincaster, Preston therefore proposes a rural three-member ward linked by the Richard, Sedgwick and A590 from the northeast to the southwest and the A5074 from Stainton. north to south. The M6 borders the ward to the east. The three-member ward comprises 11 rural parishes and builds on the recognised parish relationships as a result of the established South Westmorland Local Area Partnership. K Arnside and 3 5,624 +5.1% This ward comprises The three-member ward is based on the Commission Milnthorpe the parishes of Arnside, recommendation. The proposed warding encompasses the Beetham and three parishes of Arnside, Beetham and Milnthorpe. The Milnthorpe. proposed warding mirrors the Kent Estuary Cumbria County Division. L Kendal North 2 3,545 -0.6% This ward comprises The Council consider that the following pattern of wards for the Kendal Town Kendal Town better reflects the three statutory criteria of Council wards of electoral equality, community identity and effective and Strickland and convenient local government. The Council proposal is to unite Underley. the existing Kendal Underley ward and Kendal Strickland ward to form a two-member ward. The Council would propose that the areas of Hallgarth, Burneside Road, Kentrigg and Kendal Green are included in this ward. Furthermore the Council proposal retains the current Kendal Town Council parish electoral arrangements. The Council proposal agrees with the Commission view to maintain a clear separation of the rural and urban areas whilst also maintaining the presumption of three-member wards. Consequently with the rural parishes that make up Burneside a central part of Bowness and Kent Valley ward the Council consider the two-member ward of Kendal North better represents the community of this area. In
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 maintaining a clear separation of the rural parishes along the A591 to the north of residential areas in the town of Kendal the proposed two-member ward better reflects statutory criteria of effective and convenient local government. It is understood that Kendal Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission. It is understood that Kendal Town Council strongly supports the warding proposals for Kendal as detailed here. M Kendal Town 3 5,728 +7.1% This ward comprises The Council proposal is to unite the existing Kendal Fell ward, the Kendal Town Kendal Highgate ward and Kendal Mintsfeet ward to form a Council wards of Fell, three-member ward. The proposed ward reflects the Highgate and Mintsfeet. community in this part of Kendal whilst maintaining the presumption of three-member wards. Furthermore the Council proposal retains the current Kendal Town Council parish electoral arrangements. It is understood that Kendal Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission. It is understood that Kendal Town Council strongly supports the warding proposals for Kendal as detailed here. N Kendal West 3 5,644 +5.5% This ward comprises The Council proposal is to unite the existing Kendal Romney the Kendal Town ward, Kendal Stonecross ward and Kendal Kirkland ward to Council wards of form a three-member ward. The Council proposal agrees with Kirkland, Romney, the Commission view to maintain a clear separation of the Stainbank and rural and urban areas. Open countryside separates the Stonecross. communities between the Stonecross area of Kendal and the villages of Levens and Helsington. As a result the rural parish of Levens forms a central part of the Lyth and Levens Valley
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 ward proposal. The proposed ward reflects the community in this part of Kendal whilst maintaining the presumption of three-member wards. Residents of Stonecross look to Kendal as their centre not the outlying villages of Levens and Helsington. Furthermore the Council proposal retains the current Kendal Town Council parish electoral arrangements. It is understood that Kendal Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission. It is understood that Kendal Town Council strongly supports the warding proposals for Kendal as detailed here. O Kendal East 3 5,027 -6.0% This ward comprises The Council proposal is to unite the existing Kendal Far Cross the Kendal Town ward, Kendal Castle ward and Kendal Nether ward to form a Council wards of Castle, three-member ward. The Council would propose that the Far Cross and Nether. areas of Sandylands and the Castle Estate are included in this ward. The proposed ward reflects the community in this part of Kendal whilst maintaining the presumption of three- member wards. Furthermore the Council proposal retains the current Kendal Town Council parish electoral arrangements. It is understood that Kendal Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission. It is understood that Kendal Town Council strongly supports the warding proposals for Kendal as detailed here. P Kendal South 3 5,769 +7.9% This ward comprises The Council proposal is to unite the existing Kendal Heron Hill & Natland the Kendal Town ward, Kendal Parks ward and Kendal Oxenholme and Natland Council wards of Heron ward to form a three-member ward. To create a three- Hill, Parks, Oxenholme member ward the Council agrees with the Commission that it and the parish of is necessary to propose a ward that includes part of the parish
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 Natland. of Kendal with the neighbouring rural parish of Natland. The Council proposal better reflects the three statutory criteria of electoral equality, community identity and effective and convenient local government whilst maintaining the presumption of three-member wards. Furthermore the Council proposal retains the current Kendal Town Council parish electoral arrangements. It is understood that Kendal Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission. It is understood that Kendal Town Council strongly supports the warding proposals for Kendal as detailed here. Q Burton and 3 5,174 -3.3% This ward comprises The Council proposal is to unite the existing Burton and Holme Whinfell the parishes of Burton, ward and Whinfell ward to form a three-member ward. Holme, Hutton Roof, Reflecting the statutory criteria of community identity the Lupton, Preston Patrick, proposed ward reflects the rural areas that dominate the Grayrigg, Whitwell and district to the east of Kendal. With a population density of Selside, Old Hutton and 24.3 residents per square kilometre the ward is one of the Holmescales, Firbank, most rural wards in South Lakeland. In order to meet the Longsleddale, statutory criteria of electoral equality the Council proposes to Killington, New Hutton, bring together the more populated areas of Burton and Holme Fawcett Forest, Docker, with the sparsely populated parishes north of the A65. The Lambrigg and Whinfell. proposed ward is dominated by the M6 with junctions 36 and 37 respectively connecting to the A65 in the south and A684 in the centre. To the north of the proposed ward the essentially rural areas of Longsleddale and Lambrigg Fell are accessible by the A6 and A685 respectively. The three-member ward comprises 16 rural parishes and builds on the recognised
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Ward Proposed Number of Count Variance Description Detail Code Ward Name Cllrs 2021 2021 parish relationships as a result of the established Upper Kent Local Area Partnership so reflecting the statutory criteria to meet effective and convenient local government. R Sedbergh 3 5,307 -0.8% This ward comprises The three-member ward is based on the Commission and Kirkby the parishes of Barbon, recommendation. Lonsdale Casterton, Dent, Garsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale, Mansergh, Middleton and Sedbergh.
Recommendations 2015 2021 Number of councillors 51 51 Number of electoral wards 18 18 Average number of electors per councillor 1,632 1,783 Number of wards with a variance more than 10% 0 0 from the average Number of wards with a variance more than 20% 0 0 from the average
PROPOSAL South Lakeland District Council should comprise 51 councillors serving 15 three-member wards and 3 two-member wards.
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
A Ambleside and Grasmere Ambleside and Grasmere Lakes Ambleside (CG) 2,234 Lakes Grasmere (CH) 588 Lakes Langdales (CF) 290 Coniston and Crake Valley (part) Skelwith (DD) 124 Windermere Applethwaite and Troutbeck (part) Lakes Troutbeck (CG) 287 Total 2 3,523 -1.2%
B High Furness Coniston and Crake Valley (part) Blawith and Subberthwaite (AF) 173 Coniston (AU) 733 Torver (DH) 103 Broughton Broughton-in-Furness (AH) 869 Seathwaite (CY) 64 Kirkby Ireleth (Heathlands) (CA) 203 Kirkby Ireleth (Lower Quartile) (CA) 616 Kirkby Ireleth (Middle Quartile) (CA) 225 Hawkshead (part) Hawkshead (BD) 181 Claife Lower (AO) 84 Claife Upper (AP) 439 Satterthwaite (CX) 182 Total 2 3,872 8.6%
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
C Cartmel Peninsula Hawkshead (part) Colton Central (AQ) 202 Colton East (AS) 161 Colton West (AT) 236 Staveley -in-Cartmel (part) Haverthwaite (BC) 680 Broughton East (AG) 187 Holker Lower Holker (CK) 1,610 Upper Holker (DJ) 144 Cartmel and Grange West (part) Allithwaite (AA) 1,187 Cartmel (AK) 490 Total 3 4,897 -8.5%
D Furness Peninsula Low Furness Aldingham North (N) 455 Aldingham South (O) 573 Bardsea (P) 334 Stainton (S) 210 Mid Furness Egton-with-Newland (QA) 706 Egton-with-Newland (QB) 36 Egton-with-Newland (QC) 219 Pennington (R ) 381 Swarthmoor (T) 1,482 Urswick (V) 740 Coniston and Crake Valley (part) Lowick (CL) 210 Total 3 5,346 -0.1%
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
E Ulverston West Ulverston North Ulverston North (UG) 1,720 Ulverston South Ulverston South (UH) 2,104 Ulverston West Ulverston West (UJ) 1,687 Total 3 5,511 3.0%
F Ulverston East Ulverston Central Ulverston Central (UC) 1,704 Ulverston East Ulverston East (UE) 1,769 Ulverston Town Ulverston Town (UI) 1,637 Total 3 5,110 -4.5%
Windermere Applethwaite and G Windermere Troutbeck (part) Windermere Applethwaite (DK) 1,414 Windermere Bowness North Windermere Bowness North (DL) 1,676 Windermere Town Windermere Town (DN) 1,753 Total 3 4,843 -9.5%
H Grange -over-Sands Staveley -in-Cartmel (part) Newton -in-Cartmel (CS) 148 Staveley-in-Cartmel (DG) 380 Lyth Valley (part) Lindale (CI) 526 Grange North Grange North (BA1) 2,230 Grange South Grange South (BA2) 1,883 Cartmel and Grange West (part) Grange West (BA3) 214 Total 3 5,380 0.6%
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
I Bowness and Kent Valley Burneside Burneside (IA) 1,364 Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (DC) 388 Staveley -in-Westmorland Crook (AV) 286 Staveley (DF) 1,438 Kentmere (BX) 78 Windermere Bowness South Windermere Bowness South (DM) 1,572 Total 3 5,126 -4.2%
J Lyth and Levens Valley Staveley -in-Cartmel (part) Cartmel Fell (AL) 277 Lyth Valley (part) Crosthwaite (AW) 546 Underbarrow (DI) 305 Witherslack (DO) 511 Levens Helsington (BE) 288 Heversham (BF) 616 Levens (CH) 997 Crooklands Hincaster (BG) 192 Preston Richard (CV) 1,228 Sedgwick (DA) 325 Stainton (DE) 284 Total 3 5,568 4.1%
K Arnside and Beetham Arnside and Beetham Arnside (AB) 2,182 Beetham East (AD) 669 Beetham West (AE) 947 Milnthorpe Milnthorpe (CP) 1,826 Total 3 5,624 5.1%
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
L Kendal North Kendal Strickland Kendal Strickland (BV) 1,822 Kendal Underley Kendal Underley (BW) 1,723 Total 2 3,545 -0.6%
M Kendal Town Kendal Fell Kendal Fell (BL) 1,778 Kendal Highgate Kendal Highgate (BN) 2,318 Kendal Mintsfeet Kendal Mintsfeet (BP) 1,632 Total 3 5,728 7.1%
N Kendal West Kendal Kirkland Kendal Kirkland (BV) 1,771 Kendal Romney Kendal Romney (Part 1) (BT) 864 Kendal Romney (Part 2) (BT) 908 Kendal Stonecross Kendal Stonecross (Part 1) (BU) 594 Kendal Stonecross (Part 2) (BU) 1,506 Total 3 5,644 5.5%
O Kendal East Kendal Castle Kendal Castle (BJ) 1,628 Kendal Far Cross Kendal Far Cross (BK) 1,717 Kendal Nether Kendal Nether (BQ) 1,683 Total 3 5,027 -6.0%
P Kendal South and Natland Kendal Heron Hill Kendal Heron Hill (BM) 1,614 Kendal Parks Kendal Parks (BS) 2,072 Kendal Oxenholme and Natland Kendal Oxenholme (BR) 1,072 Natland (CQ) 1,011 Total 3 5,769 7.9%
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Proposed New Ward Variance Code Provisional Name Existing Wards Polling Districts 2021 Electorate (%)
Q Burton and Whinfell Burton and Holme Burton (AJ) 1,450 Holme (BH) 1,331 Hutton Roof (BI) 196 Lupton (CM) 161 Preston Patrick (CU) 381 Whinfell Grayrigg (BB) 473 Selside (DB) 192 Old Hutton (CT) 348 Firbank (AY) 107 Longsleddale (CJ) 69 Killington (BY) 146 New Hutton (CR) 320 Total 3 5,174 -3.3%
R Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Barbon (AC) 206 Casterton (AN) 257 Dent (AX) 592 Garsdale (AZ) 173 Kirkby Lonsdale (CC) 1,798 Mansergh (CN) 133 Middleton (CO) 118 Sedbergh (CN) 2,030 3 5,307 -0.8%
TOTAL 51 90,993
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES A Ambleside and Transport links Grasmere A591 linking Grasmere and Ambleside. Continues onto A592 which runs through Troutbeck parish (Bus routes 555, 599, X8). A593 linking Ambleside to the Langdales and Skelwith (Bus route 516). Most areas of the ward are in reach of each other under 30 minutes. Community groups Ambleside and District University of the Third Age – encourage and enable older people in the Ambleside and surrounding area who are no longer in full-time employment help each other to share knowledge, skills, interests and experience. The Ambleside and District Choral Society – one of leading choirs in South Cumbria with members coming from Ambleside, Windermere, Grasmere and beyond. Thriving amateur dramatic and arts societies. Facilities Ambleside is the Key Service Centre for surrounding villages of Grasmere, Skelwith and the Langdales. The town boasts numerous shops, cafes, public houses and restaurants. Large doctor’s surgery in Ambleside caters for the town and the surrounding area from Grasmere, to the Langdales and Troutbeck. Central Lakes Health Centre. Identifiable Boundaries Langdale valley runs west to east, opening up at Skelwith Bridge which is a 5 minute drive to Ambleside and the A591. Mindful of the geography to east of Troutbeck. Parishes Majority of the ward is represented by Lakes parish council with the addition of Skelwith parish council. Shared interests
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES The ward is heavily influenced by tourism. Strong appreciation of the distinctiveness of the communities in this rural area and strong sense of a community very distinct from the more urban Windermere. Many residents employed and reliant on the tourism industry. B High Furness Transport links A593 linking Coniston to Torver and Broughton-in-Furness. From here is the only road link up the Seathwaite Valley. A5084 linking Torver to Blawith (bus route X12 from Coniston to Ulverston). A595 linking Broughton to Kirkby-in-Furness (bus route 7), with A5092 link both villages to Blawith and north to Torver and Coniston. The B5285 links Coniston to Hawkshead (bus route 505) and onto the parish of Claife, as well as Ambleside. Satterthwaite is also best reached from Hawkshead. Broughton train station situated in ward. Most areas of the ward are in reach of each other in under 30 minutes. Community groups High Furness LAP – covers the entire ward area. Coniston Parish Plan. Torver Parish Plan. Claife Community Plan. Facilities Due to the size of the ward, there are 3 main services centres – Coniston and Hawkshead in the north and Broughton in the South. Residents from the Claife and Hawkshead area will look to Coniston for services which aren’t available in Hawkshead (secondary school, petrol filling station, and banking). Residents from the parishes of Torver and Blawith & Subberthwaite look towards Coniston for service
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES needs. In the south, residents from Satterthwaite and Kirkby Ireleth parishes look towards Broughton as their main service centre. Identifiable Boundaries Ward consists of three valleys running north to south. Connection between Coniston and Seathwaite valleys is at the south. Connection between Coniston and Hawkshead valley at the north of the ward. Shared interests The ward is heavily influenced by tourism. Many residents employed and reliant on the tourism industry. Burlington Slate major employer for whole ward. C Cartmel Transport links Peninsula A590 running the centre of the ward. Access to the north (Colton parish) via various country roads and lanes. Access to the south via B5278 to Flookburgh, Allithwaite, Cartmel and Grange. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other in under 30 minutes Community groups Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society – promotes an interest in local history within Cartmel and surround area. Lower Allitwaite Community Plan Facilities In the south of the ward, Grange is the provider of most main services. However the villages of Cartmel, Allithwaite and Flookburgh are also key to the residents of the surrounding area (shops, post office, and doctor’s surgeries). Haverthwaite and Backbarrow are service centres in the centre of the ward – Colton looks towards these
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES villages for services. Due to the rurality in the north of the ward there are no key service centres. Residents look to Ulverston (reached along A590). Identifiable Boundaries South of the ward situated on the Cartmel Peninsula - area of low lying farm land surrounded on three sides by Morecambe Bay. In the north, terrain far more rugged with woodland and farmland dominating. Coniston Water on the west and Lake Windermere on the east. Shared interests Holker Estate owns numerous properties and land throughout the ward. Also large employer in the area. D Furness The three-member ward is based on the Commission recommendation with a minor modification to the north. To Peninsula provide for better electoral equality across the district the Council proposal would be to include the parish of Lowick in this ward. The Council considers that the parish of Lowick has good community links to the wider Furness peninsula with residents of the parish of Lowick more likely to look towards Furness and Ulverston for services. E Ulverston West The three-member ward is based on the Commission recommendation. It is understood that Ulverston Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission regarding the Ulverston West warding proposal. F Ulverston East The three-member ward is based on the Commission recommendation. It is understood that Ulverston Town Council has made separate representations to the Commission regarding the Ulverston East warding proposal. G Windermere Transport links A591 and A592 link the rural northern part of the ward to the town of Windermere in the south. Numerous bus services linking all areas within the Windermere urban area of the ward. Windermere train station is situated within the ward. All areas of the town can be reached on foot, while areas in the northern part of the ward can be reached in around 10 minutes by car. Community groups Windermere Community Plan Facilities Windermere is one the main key service centres in South Lakeland.
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES Numerous services in the town to cover almost all the needs of residents from the town and surrounding areas. Identifiable Boundaries Natural urban split between the towns of Windermere and Bowness is used as the southern boundary of the ward (between town wards of Bowness North and South). Keeps community and the town of Windermere as one. Parishes The entire ward is represented by Windermere Town Council. Shared interests The ward is heavily influenced by tourism. Many residents employed and reliant on the tourism industry. The ward represents the town of Windermere, with Bowness being situated in the ward to the south. H Grange-over- Transport links Sands A590 runs from the centre to the north west of the ward. This connects the northern part of the ward with Grange-over-Sands in the South (via B5271). Bus route X6 connects Grange with Lindale and Newby Bridge in the north. Grange and Kents Bank train stations are situated within the ward. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other in around 10 minutes. Community groups Grange over Sands Local Link – reading groups at Grange library. Grange and Cartmel Local Area Partnership. Facilities Grange is one the main key service centres in South Lakeland. Numerous services in the town to cover almost all the needs of residents from the town and surrounding areas. Residents in more rural northern part of the ward look towards Grange as key service centre. Identifiable Boundaries Hampsfell to the west of Grange splits the town from Cartmel and the west. Parishes
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES Grange Town Council represents the southern urban part of the ward, with Upper Allithwaite and Staveley- in-Cartmel parish councils represent the more rural north. I Bowness and Transport links Kent Valley A591 runs from west to east though the ward linking Windermere with Staveley and Burneside (bus routes 555). The B5284 connects Bowness with the parish of Crook and onto Staveley, Burneside and Kendal. Burneside train Station is situated within the ward. All areas of the urban (Bowness) part of the ward can be reached on foot, while most areas in the more rural parts can be reach within 20 minutes by car. Community groups Staveley with Ings Parish Plan. Windermere Community Plan. Burneside Action Plan. Burneside – Strickland Roger and Ketel have joint to create on parish. Staveley-with-Ings, Hugill, Nether and Over Staveley. Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg also done the same. Facilities Bowness is the main services centre in the ward, with residents from the Crook parish looking towards the town for its services. Residents from Staveley and Kentmere look towards Staveley for their services. Residents from Burneside parish look towards the village of Burneside for some services, with those form Skelsmergh & Scalthwaiterigg likely to look towards Kendal. Identifiable Boundaries Natural urban split between the towns of Windermere and Bowness is used as the boundary in the urban part of the ward (between town wards of Bowness and North and South).
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES The boundary of the town of Kendal in the south east of the ward provides a natural rural/urban split – which communities on both sides feel is important. The Kentmere valley can only be accessed through Staveley. J Lyth and Levens Transport links Valley A590 connects east to west of the ward (bus route X6). A591/A59/A6 connects parishes/villages in the east of the ward (bus routes 555 and 551/552). A5074 connects parishes/villages in the west of the ward. Various C roads link all rural areas of the ward. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other in under 20 minutes. Community groups Heversham and Hincaster Neighbourhood Plan – joint parish collaboration to create Neighbourhood Plan. Facilities The village of Levens is the largest service centre in the ward. Due to its rurality, there are numerous small service centres throughout the area provide basic services to residents. Identifiable Boundaries The Lyth and Levens valleys run parallel through the western part of the ward. To the east the boundary of the town of Kendal creates a natural urban/rural split – with communities on both sides very keen on this remaining. The M6 motorway creates the boundary to the eastern part of the ward. Parishes Numerous rural parishes represented throughout the ward. Close relationship between Heversham and Hincaster parishes. Shared interests Rural issues throughout the ward. K Arnside and The three-member ward is based on the Commission recommendation. The proposed warding encompasses the Milnthorpe three parishes of Arnside, Beetham and Milnthorpe. The proposed warding mirrors the Kent Estuary Cumbria County Division.
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES L Kendal North Transport links Burneside Road runs from south to north through the ward. Many of the wards properties situated along this road (bus route 45). Windermere Road runs along the south western boundary of the ward – main northern access to the town. Both roads (above) give access to Hallgarth estate and Kendal Green – both high density residential areas. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other on foot (5 mins by car). Community groups Hallgarth Community Parent and Toddler group. Facilities There are some services located within the ward (post office, shop, primary school) – ward is mainly residential. For all main services residents look towards the town centre of Kendal and large supermarkets on the outskirts. Identifiable Boundaries To the north, the natural urban/rural split creates an obvious boundary with the more rural Burneside parish – communities on both side very keen for this to remain. The River Kent provides the perfect eastern boundary to the ward. Windermere Road is used as the western ward boundary. Parishes Kendal Town Council – Hallgarth and Strickland wards. M Kendal Town Transport links Kendal’s main town centre area is situated in the western part of the ward – with the main roads into Kendal converging here (bus route 106, 506). Kendal’s main bus terminal, and train station are also located here. The northern part of the ward is serviced by the A6 running north to south.
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES All areas of the ward are in reach of each other on foot (5 mins by car). Facilities The ward is home to a number of the key municipal services in South Lakeland (SLDC, CCC, KTC, Police, Fire & Ambulance). Variety of chain and independent retail outlets, restaurants, cafes, pubs around the Stricklandgate, Highgate, Market Square and Finkle Street area. Northern part of the ward in home to a mix of industrial (Minsfeet and Westmorland business park) and residential. Lakeland Retail Park (Morisons etc.) located at the north of the ward. Also large Sainsbury’s planned to be built here in near future. One of Kendal’s two high schools (Queen Katherine) is situated in the north of the ward. Identifiable Boundaries To the north, the natural urban/rural split creates an obvious boundary with the more rural Skelsmergh & Scalthwaiterigg parish – communities on both side very keen for this to remain. The River Kent and Windermere Road provides the distinct boundary between the ward and Kendal North ward. Kendal Fell provides a geographical boundary between the town and the rural parish of Underbarrow & Bradleyfield to the west. To the east of the ward, the boundary runs along Appleby Road and the western side of Kendal Castle Hill. Parishes Kendal Town Council – Fell, Highgate and Mintsfeet wards. N Kendal West Transport links The A6 (Milnthorpe Road) runs north to south through the ward – main southern access to the town (bus route 46). Lound Road and Burton Road (A65) runs along the eastern part of the ward.
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES High density residential areas situated on either sides of these main highways. All areas of the ward are in reach of each other in on foot (5 mins by car). Facilities There are some services located within the ward (leisure centre, shops, and primary schools) – ward is mainly residential. One of Kendal’s two high schools (Kirkby Kendal) located in east of the ward. For all main services residents look towards the town centre of Kendal and large supermarkets on the outskirts. Identifiable Boundaries To the west, the natural urban/rural split creates an obvious boundary with the more rural Helsington parish – communities on both side very keen for this to remain. The old canal path creates the eastern boundary to the ward. The current District and Kendal Town Council ward boundary is used as the northern boundary of the ward. Parishes Kendal Town Council – Kirkland, Romney, Stonecross and Stainbank wards. O Kendal East Transport links The A684 (Castle Green Road) runs west to east through the ward – main eastern access to the town (bus route 46). Two main residential areas – Sandylands estate to the north (bus route 43A), and Castle estate to the south (bus route 42/42A). All areas of the ward are in reach of each other in on foot (5 mins by car). Facilities There are some services located within the ward (post office, shops, primary schools, and sports clubs). Ward is mainly residential. For all main services residents look towards the town centre of Kendal and large supermarkets on the
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES outskirts. Identifiable Boundaries To the east, the natural urban/rural split creates an obvious boundary with the more rural New Hutton and Skelsmergh & Scalthwaiterigg parishes – communities on both side very keen for this to remain. The current District and Kendal Town Council ward boundaries are used for all other ward boundaries. Parishes Kendal Town Council – Far Cross, Castle and Nether wards. P Kendal South Transport links and Natland The A65 (Burton Road) runs north to south through the ward. Oxenholme Road provides access to the residential areas of Kendal Parks and Oxenholme in the east of the ward. Natland Road provides access to the village of Natland in the south of the ward. Residential area of Heron Hill in the north of the ward is also easily access from Burton Road. Bus route 567 services all areas of the ward. Oxenholme train station is located in the ward – connecting the district to the West Coast Mainline. All areas of the ward in the within the town of Kendal are in reach of each other on foot. Natland is a little further out (2 mins by car). Facilities There are some services located within the ward (super market, shops, primary school). Ward is mainly residential. For all main services residents look towards the town centre of Kendal and large supermarkets on the outskirts. Identifiable Boundaries Including the parish of Natland to the south of the ward – close ties with Kendal and already joined with Oxenholme in current warding setup. Using existing district and Town Council ward boundaries in creation of northern ward boundary. Parishes Kendal Town Council – Heron Hill, Parks and Oxenholme wards.
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Proposed Ward Response to draft recommendations on new electoral arrangements by LGBCE Ward Code Name REFLECTING THE INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES Natland parish council. Shared interests Heron Hill and Kendal Parks already form one large residential area. Q Burton and Transport links Whinfell The M6 motorway runs north to south through the entire ward. J36 in the south, J37 in the north. A6070 from J36 provides access to Burton and Holme in the south. A685 and A6 provide access to the north. A684 and B6254 provide access to villages and hamlets in the central part of the ward. Most areas of the ward are in reach of each other in around 30-45 mins. Facilities There are some services situated throughout the ward – mostly in the south (shops, post offices, doctors). Most residents look towards Kendal for their main key service requirements. Identifiable Boundaries The ward uses the previous district boundaries for the Burton & Holme and Whinfell wards. Parishes A total of 16 rural parishes. R Sedbergh and The three-member ward is based on the Commission recommendation. Kirkby Lonsdale
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