Local Residents submissions to the Elmbridge Borough Council electoral review
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Name: Mandy Campbell
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Organisation Name: Hinchley Wood Resident
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Dear Sir Change of Ward Boundaries We have lived in since April 2002 and have always considered ourselves to be part of the Hinchley Wood community, despite the fact that our postal address is Thames Ditton. We are very close to Hinchley Wood Station and the local shops in Hinchley Wood Parade. As it is proposed that the ward boundaries are to be changed and we would fall within the Long Ditton ward, we are writing to protest against this as we cannot understand the logic behind it. We feel that we should either remain in Hinchley Wood ward or move to Thames Ditton ward rather than Long Ditton. Could you please add our views to the many that we are sure you will receive on this matter. Yours faithfully Mandy and Bruce Campbell
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5876 17/08/2015 Hinds, Alex
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 04:05 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Proposed wards
-----Original Message From: Pippa Cardew Sent: 20 August 2015 To: reviews
Dear review officer,,
I live in Weston Green and am opposed to the new boundary proposal. As residents of Weston Green for 13 years now we feel very much part of the Thames Ditton community, with school links, tennis links, doctors surgery, links in the village and many friends locally, we however have no links with any of the roads on the other side of Hampton Court Way. We have no links with Cranmere school and all the roads around that area and the supermarket which is not even open! We feel that it will be detrimental for us to be linked with this area and to be moved out of the Thames Ditton community, it may well affect the desirability if our roads to be removed from the Thames Ditton ward. It may also affect where our children will be able to go to school. We do not support this proposal. Regards
Pippa
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 04:05 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Local Boundary for Elmbridge
From: Ross Cardew Sent: 20 August 201 To: reviews
I would like to raise my concern and opposition to the proposed change of wards and boundaries that specifically effect Weston Green. The alignment to Hinchley Wood rather than the current alignment to Thames Ditton makes no sense in how we as residents live in our community - one that is naturally connected to Thames Ditton thru' proximity to friends, services such as the schools and doctors that we walk to, the tennis club we play at and the village shops and amenities that we use. (The Hampton Court way main road makes a natural boundary leaving Thames Ditton and Weston Green as one single entity that many people would not and do not differentiate between. The links between the two have a long history that should not be broken and if the proposal takes effect will break up a long standing community.
Please reconsider.
Regards Ross Cardew - Weston Green/Thames Ditton resident.
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 30 July 2015 15:38 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes
From: Dean Carr Infinity Sent: 30 July 2015 13:24 To: reviews
The Review Officer (Elmbridge) Local Government Boundary Commission for England 14th Floor, Millbank Tower London SW1P 4QP
Hersham Ward Boundary Changes ‐ Objection Letter.
Dear Sir/Madam
I wish to object to the proposed change in local government boundaries for Hersham Ward for the following reasons
1. The proposed boundary changes move Burwood Park from an orientation to Hersham Village, with which it shares a postcode, to Oatlands, from which it is physically separated by a railway line. 2. Burwood Park has an affinity with Hersham Village due to the rural nature of the community compared to Oatlands, which is a residential area with no natural centre. Residents of Burwood Park ,myself included, use the facilities of Hersham Village for shopping, the library, the doctor’s surgery and the Park lies within the parish of St Peter’s Church. The proposed new Wards are therefore not orientated correctly. 3. There is a risk that future Burwood Park planning issues will be considered in a residential context rather than the rural environment, which exists today. The current Hersham orientated local councillors understand and fully support the interests of Burwood Park residents. 4. The proposed boundary change to move Burwood Park into the Oatlands Ward, results in a change in parliamentary boundary ‐ from Esher and Walton to Weybridge and Runnymede. There are currently no Elmbridge Borough Wards across Parliamentary boundaries. This is a mis‐match, which other Wards do not suffer and will add complexity for residents to navigate and gain support for specific local issues.
I would ask that the Review Officer re‐considers the boundary changes and retains Burwood Park and the surrounding roads in the Hersham Ward as proposed by Elmbridge Borough Council.
Yours sincerely Dean Carr
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 13 August 2015 16:57 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE Proposals for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
From: Richard Carr Sent: 12 August 2015 15:30 To: reviews
Dear Sirs
I strongly object to the Boundary Commission’s proposal to move me from Thames Ditton ward to Long Ditton ward. I have been a resident of Thames Ditton and Weston Green since 1987 and I live within the area which is directly affected by this boundary change proposal.
Thames Ditton remains truly a village amongst surrounding suburban towns. It has everything that people look for in an idyllic village community: A village green (Gigg’s Hill) and cricket club A village church (St Nicholas) A village hall (Vera Fletcher) A train station (Thames Ditton) Several excellent pubs Local amenities with shops, schools, library and doctors Cubs, guides, scouts, model railway and scores of local clubs
All of this has been successful in creating our closely knit community with its own very special identity. People of all ages feel at home here and this is not by accident. It is because they have a strong sense of belonging and wish to remain part of Thames Ditton and Weston Green.
It is for these reasons that I strongly object to the proposed boundary change. I do not want my local identity altered and I want to remain a voice within Thames Ditton for local government issues.
Yours faithfully Richard Carr
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 30 July 2015 16:05 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes - Objection Letter.
From: Sue Carr Sent: 30 July 2015 14:30 To: reviews
The Review Officer (Elmbridge) Local Government Boundary Commission for England 14th Floor, Millbank Tower London SW1P 4QP
Hersham Ward Boundary Changes ‐ Objection Letter.
Dear Sir/Madam
I wish to object to the proposed change in local government boundaries for Hersham Ward for the following reasons
1. The proposed boundary changes move Burwood Park from an orientation to Hersham Village, with which it shares a postcode, to Oatlands, from which it is physically separated by a railway line. 2. Burwood Park has an affinity with Hersham Village due to the rural nature of the community compared to Oatlands, which is a residential area with no natural centre. Residents of Burwood Park ,myself included, use the facilities of Hersham Village for shopping, the library, the doctor’s surgery and the Park lies within the parish of St Peter’s Church. The proposed new Wards are therefore not orientated correctly. 3. There is a risk that future Burwood Park planning issues will be considered in a residential context rather than the rural environment, which exists today. The current Hersham orientated local councillors understand and fully support the interests of Burwood Park residents. 4. The proposed boundary change to move Burwood Park into the Oatlands Ward, results in a change in parliamentary boundary ‐ from Esher and Walton to Weybridge and Runnymede. There are currently no Elmbridge Borough Wards across Parliamentary boundaries. This is a mis‐match, which other Wards do not suffer and will add complexity for residents to navigate and gain support for specific local issues.
I would ask that the Review Officer re‐considers the boundary changes and retains Burwood Park and the surrounding roads in the Hersham Ward as proposed by Elmbridge Borough Council.
Yours sincerely Susan Carr
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 21 July 2015 11:50 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Burwood Park - Hersham Ward Boundary Changes - Objection Letter
From: steve charnock Sent: 21 July 2015 11:30 To: reviews Subject: Burwood Park ‐ Hersham Ward Boundary Changes ‐ Objection Letter
Dear Sirs
For the following reasons I believe it would be a mistake to move us to Oatlands,
1. Residents of Burwood Park use Hersham for shopping and other local activities. 2. Burwood Park is a rural environment and planning matters need to be dealt with in that context. Oatlands is very different in style. 3. Hersham councillors understand and support the interests of Burwood Park residents. 4. Change in parliamentary boundary ‐ from Esher and Walton to Weybridge and Runnymede.
Please re‐consider the boundary changes and keep Burwood Park in Hersham.
Regards
Steve Charnock
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As a resident of Esher I would like to support the Boundry Commission's recommendation that Douglas Road, in Lower Green remains within the Esher Ward. Historically Lower Green has been in the Esher Ward over many years, is connected by a road under the railway bridge, unlike Hersham which is separated from Esher by the river Mole, a natural boundry. Susan Citron
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5909 24/08/2015
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 20 July 2015 15:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Proposed Local Government Boundary Changes Borough of Elmbridge - Surrey
-----Original Message----- From: Frances.Clark Sent: 20 July 2015 15:17 To: reviews Cc: Subject: Proposed Local Government Boundary Changes Borough of Elmbridge -Surrey
Dear Sirs,
With reference to the above, we have to say that the drawing of Burwood Park including areas of Onslow Road, into a district including Oatlands Park, Weybridge, serves no useful purpose whatsoever. The current ward of south Hersham shares affinity with the local bus route 564, shopping centre of Hersham Green as well as the destination of 564 Hersham bus route, Whiteley Village, which similarly should stay as part of Hersham.
All the affected areas are of KT12 post code reference, and also share the KT12 post code of the nearest railway station Walton on Thames.
Oatlands areas are all KT13, which is logical as this is part of Weybridge.
St Georges Hill includes a significant number of residents who have residences all over the world, and the Whiteley Village residents have little in common with most of them either. Please do not disturb unnecessarily and arbitarily existing local relationships by ignoring existing logic and Elmbridge Council recommendations.
Kind Regards
Frances and Roger Clark
Resident for over 30 years, not seeking to "enhance" address by claiming to be Weybridge residents. We are not Estate Agents or live in property developers either.
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 28 July 2015 09:02 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: esher/hersham ward
From: Meryl Clark Sent: 27 July 2015 19:44 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a Hersham resident, living in ‐ where I have live since I married in 1977.
I was born in Hersham, living later (as a child) in Hersham.
I attend the Hersham Pleasant Place Doctors, use the Hersham Post Office and Hersham Waitrose. I go to St. Peters Church and Hersham Library.
As I child I attended Burhill Infants, Hersham, where my own children went and now my Grandchildren go. I later attended Rydens School, Hersham ‐ again where my grandchildren will go. I attended Hersham Brownies and Guides and now my grandchildren go to Hersham Beavers.
When I married, I chose to stay in Hersham and feel very, very strongly against any thought of Old Esher Road becoming part of Esher.
I can see no benefits at all, in fact I consider this action is against what Hersham Residents wish.
Why on earth would we change ‐ unless there is an underlying reason?????
In elections I Always vote for Hersham Residents Association (when they stand) as I am and always will be a Hersham Resident.
Yours
Mrs. M. A. Clark (Hersham Resident for 58 Years)
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I understand that in your proposals for the reduction of Elmbridge Borough Councillors you have suggested moving my local ward from Weybridge South to Weybridge St Georges. I want to register my opposition to that change. Our interests are much closer aligned to Weybridge town itself and the new Weybridge Riverside Ward; particularly in respect of traffic and parking. St Georges is separated from us by a railway line, has an entirely different community and has entirely different ward issues.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5904 24/08/2015 Starkie, Emily
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 25 August 2015 15:56 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Library
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Vicki Claxton Sent: 25 August 2015 00:58 To: reviews
It is important to me and my family to keep the Hersham Library in Hersham. We have in the past fought very hard to keep this library open and are very proud that it is still open to Hersham residents.
I request that the new boundary is behind the library thus keeping it in Hersham Village.
Kind regards
Vicki Claxton Sent from my iPad
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I understand that in your proposals for the reduction of Elmbridge borough councillors you have suggested moving my local ward from weybridge south to weybridge St. Georges. I want to register my opposition to that change. It seems obvious to me that our interests are much closer aligned to weybridge town itself and the new weybridge riverside ward. St. Georges on the other hand is separated from us by a railway line, has an entirely different community, and has entirely different ward issues.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5892 21/08/2015
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 04:12 PM To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE Proposals for Thames Ditton
-----Original Message From: Moira Combe Sent: 16 August 2015 To: reviews
sals for Thames Ditton
Dear Sir/Madam,
I refer to the above and strongly object to the proposal to remove all residents on the CB Register on the roads opposite Giggs Hill Green, comprising Claygate Lane to Winters Bridge. I have lived in Ditton Lawn, which overlooks Giggs Hill Green for nearly 40 years and to be removed from the Thames Ditton ward makes me both sad and angry.
The Village has been a huge part of my life and of my family and is the centre of our community. We have always used the amenities in Thames Ditton and am proud that my son was christened in the beautiful church of St Nicholas (not St Marys). He also attended the first and middle schools in Thames Ditton (not Long Ditton).
Why you would realistically want to carve up Thames Ditton, I have no idea. If it is for bureaucratic convenience, then I suggest that somebody comes round and undertakes a survey. I can honestly say that I have never felt part of Long Ditton nor do I wish to be forced to join Long Ditton ward.
I would add one very important advantage in favour of staying in the Thames Ditton ward and this is in respect of the Giggs Hill Conservation Area. The Thames Ditton Conservation Area Advisory Committee covers my road and the extending area. We enjoy the protection of this committee and I do know that Long Ditton does not have this protection.
I could list numerous other reasons for wanting to be a part of the Thames Ditton ward but I truly and sincerely hope that you reconsider your proposals in re-drawing the Council's ward boundaries.
Moira Combe
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1 Submission re-proposals for ward boundaries in Elmbridge affecting Lynwood Road. From: Mark Comrie,
Dear Sirs, I object to the proposed ward boundary changes that would place Lynwood Road and the roads that run off of it (i.e. Wessex Close, Bourne Close and Woodfield Road) into Long Ditton Ward. It is my view that moving Lynwood Road into Long Ditton Ward would cut across the local interests, community identity and use of facilities of people living in and off Lynwood Road which are focused on Hinchley Wood rather than Long Ditton. The vast majority of households that live in this area and in particular those on the “Lynwood Road Estate” including my own are closely associated with Hinchley Wood, for example in the following respects: a) they use the local shops and facilities (including doctors and dentists) in Hinchley Wood, not Long Ditton; b) they use public transport in the form of trains from Hinchley Wood and buses running through Hinchley Wood along Manor Road North; c) they worship at St Christopher’s Church in Hinchley Wood. The current proposal to place Lynwood Road in Long Ditton Ward would, therefore, be completely contrary to the criteria to be applied in Electoral Reviews to “reflect the interests and identities of local communities” and “to maintain local ties”. Moreover, the diversity of interests that the currently proposed boundary would create between people living in Lynwood Road and its environs and those more closely linked with Long Ditton would be contrary another criteria because the proposed Long Ditton Ward would be more difficult for its elected representatives to represent effectively. My proposal is that the boundary of the proposed merged Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward should follow the existing boundary of the Hinchley Wood Ward between Manor Road North and Portsmouth Road (roughly along Claygate Lane) so that Lynwood Road and its associated roads are in the Hinchley Wood & Weston Green Ward. Yours Faithfully
Mark Comrie
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 25 August 2015 15:57 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge Electoral Review-Objection to the proposals for the Thames Ditton Ward
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I would like to register my objection to the proposal to remove 940 Thames Ditton residents, who live to the east of the Portsmouth Road between Thorkhill Road and Claygate Lane, and transfer them to Long Ditton.
The character of the houses in this area are much more in keeping with the rest of Thames Ditton rather than Long Ditton as many of them date back to the 19th and early 20th century.
I believe that the residents living in this area look to the Thames Ditton Residents Association to represent their interests in local matters. I understand that Long Ditton does not have a Residents Association or Conservation group which can reflect their views on the Council.
Having lived in Thames Ditton for all but 3 of the last 50 years , I feel I know better than an outsider what makes up our community.
Looking at the data provided I cannot understand why this division and transfer of 940 Thames Ditton residents is necessary.
Graham S Cooke
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Please don't brack up Hersham I have lived in Hersham for 22 Years and like it just the way it is I live at why change things there is no need for this and we will lose 3 Councillors in the process
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5874 17/08/2015 Hinds, Alex
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 20 July 2015 08:39 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes - Objection Letter.
From: Michael Cook Sent: 19 July 2015 19:01 To: reviews Subject: Hersham Ward Boundary Changes ‐ Objection Letter.
We can see no merit in the proposed changes and support Elmbridge Council in recommending retaining the status quo for the reasons given by Burwood Park Residents Association
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 25 August 2015 15:56 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Rachelle And Tom Sent: 24 August 2015 22:51 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have recently been made aware of a proposal to re‐set the boundary for the Thames Ditton ward.
Whilst we are no longer resident in Thames Ditton, having moved to Devon to be closer to my ageing parents, I wish to register my strong objection.
We made a conscious decision to move to Thames Ditton, not Long Ditton, as pleasant as it is, for its strong community and wonderful atmosphere and facilities.
We moved to when our daughter was a few months old and she spent her early years there, until we moved in 2012 when she was 7.
She went to Thames Ditton Infant School, we were active members of St Nicholas Church, we shopped in Thames Ditton and socialised there.
Part of our hearts will always remain in Thames Ditton. Having moved away from the village, I can tell you it is a unique and special place. Please don't risk fracturing this wonderful community by making these unnecessary changes.
Yours faithfully R B Corbett
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 25 August 2015 15:58 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Commission Review of Elmbridge
From: Jill Cotter Sent: 24 August 2015 18:11 To: reviews
As a resident of Weston Green for forty years I am very conscious of how the local community ‘works’. My children went to The Drive School (now Cranmere) and Hinchley Wood School, and some years ago I was churchwarden at All Saints church. The Lower Green community has always looked more towards Weston Green than Esher and change to include the area north of the railway line in an extended Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward would make geographic and practical sense. It would give Lower Green its own local status as a unit and could help to promote a sense of its identity and value. I understand that the larger extended ward is recommended by Elmbridge Borough Council and I would like to endorse the amendment of the Boundary Commission’s proposal.
Gillian M Cotter
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 25 August 2015 15:57 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary Commission Review of Elmbridge
From: Sean Cotter Sent: 24 August 2015 19:40 To: reviews
As the managing editor of Knight’s Local Government Publications from 1977 to 2002 I had considerable experience of covering the altering of boundary divisions and sympathy with the problems this poses to those responsible for settling them. While I am well aware there are always differing views, in this particular case, as a long-standing resident (since 1976) directly involved, I am strongly convinced that the larger extended ward as recommended by Elmbridge Borough Council should be adopted and I would therefore like to endorse this amendment to the Boundary Commission’s proposal.
Seán Cotter
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 13 August 2015 16:55 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Proposed new boundary changes in Elmbridge -HERSHAM LIBRARY
-----Original Message----- From: Sue [ Sent: 13 August 2015 16:48 To: reviews
I feel very strongly about the proposed boundary changes which will make Hersham Library part of Esher. Esher already has a library and doesn't need another. I feel the proposals will have a significant effect on our village community. All that needs to be done is to move the boundary behind the library.
I want to keep the library within Hersham where there is so much support for it from all in the community. I
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Dear Sir, I am a Weston Green Ward resident and have lived here with my wife and family since September 1982. I have read the recent proposals for the Boundary changes to the local Ward by the inclusion of part of Hinchley Wood Ward to form a larger Combined Ward. I wish to register that I am greatly in favour of the inclusion of the area known as Lower Green to the West of this ward and North of the main Railway Line. There are strong local links with the population of this small area to Weston Green in particular including the local school and church. You will have noted this support in the papers submitted by others in this Ward, notably from the Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents Association. Elmbridge Council have recently voted for this inclusion to happen. Yours faithfully Simon Craig.
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 07 August 2015 14:14 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Draft recommendations on the new electoral arrangements for Elmbridge Borough Council
From: Sandra Cregg Sent: 07 August 2015 14:14 To: reviews
For the attention of The Review Officer (Elmbridge).
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to object to the Boundary Commission's current proposal to re-draw the Council's ward boundary in Thames Ditton.
My objections to the proposals are as follows:
1) Moving all these residents into Long Ditton Ward would directly contradict the Boundary Commission's own idea that the ward should 'reflect community identity'.
Many of these residents have a deep affinity with Thames Ditton Ward and are a big part of the Thames Ditton community, using the schools, surgery, the Dittons library, the shops, the local eateries, Colets Health Club and other amenities within the village.
2) The proposal also contradicts the Boundary Commission's own idea that 'a pattern of wards should...provide for effective and convenient local government'.
The local councillors who represent the village have campaigned and represented Thames Ditton on a number of local issues that affect the village directly. By moving residents in to Long Ditton Ward they would lose the choice to vote for Thames Ditton & Weston Green Residents' Association who have been repeatedly voted for by them to represent them at a local council level.
It does not seem at all logical that Thames Ditton residents, should be forced to vote for, and be represented by, councillors from Long Ditton Ward whose loyalties and interests would lie primarily within Long Ditton.
3) Furthermore I understand from looking at the plans for the new proposed boundaries that part of East Molesey would be pulled in to Thames Ditton Ward. It makes no logical sense to pull Thames Ditton and Molesey apart for the sake of bureaucratic ease.
Yours faithfully,
Sandra Cregg
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I live in the area of Esher. I agree with the proposal to reduce the number of councillors and agree the boundary changes that have to be made. However I strongly disagree with taking Lower Green out of the Esher ward. I want Lower Green to remain in the Esher ward and see no reason why it cannot.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5860 13/08/2015 Mayers, Mishka
From: peter critchley
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I want to register my opposition to the proposal to include my address in Burwood Road in an expanded Oatlands constituency
This proposal is entirely at odds with our natural use of Hersham for the majority of our day to day needs, the geography of the area which naturally includes us as part of Hersham and our parliamentary constituency.Hence we feel strongly that our local government representatives should remain centred on Hersham. The proposed Hersham village constituency is therefore the logical one to which we would wish to belong.
Peter and Audrey Critchley
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From: Mayers, Mishka on behalf of reviews Sent: 07 August 2015 11:23 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Walton South Boundary
From: Jean Cutts Sent: 06 August 2015 13:54 To: reviews
I write to support the submission by Walton Society and Ashley Park Residents Association. I am chairman of Ashley Road residents Association representing some 100 households. The Ashley environs has nothing in common with the Oatlands village area.
I am curious as to why the private Ashley Park has been divided into South and Central Walton. It would have been more sensible to encompass the whole of the private park into the Walton South zone but if APRA has no objections then I will abide by their assessment.
Yours faithfully,
Jean Cutts MRs. Chairman Ashley Road Residents Association
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 07 August 2015 11:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Walton South Ward
From: Rosemary Dane Sent: 07 August 2015 10:59 To: reviews
Dear Sirs, As a longstanding resident I wish to record my support for the proposed boundaries of Walton South Ward as stated in the June, 2015, recommendations. Any further amendments – which maybe suggested – are totally unnecessary and could prove to be divisive. Kind regards, Rosemary Dane
Please Note I am sending you a message from my new E‐mail address. In future if you could please reply back to
Kind Regards, Rosemary Dane
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:43 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Proposed amendments to Thames Ditton ward arrangements
From: Julie Davidson Sent: 24 August 2015 10:37 To: reviews
Good Morning,
I am writing on behalf of the three voters in our , and would like to object to the proposed changes to voting arrangements. Our postal address is Thames Ditton and I feel like the identity of the area in which we live is very much also Thames Ditton.
To ask me to vote locally in the ward of Long Ditton makes us feel somewhat as if we no longer belong.
We use Thames Ditton doctors, library, shops, gym, parks and community centre as well as my children both having attended Thames Ditton schools rather than Long Ditton schools.
We would ask you to re‐consider your plans to eliminate certain Thames Ditton houses from voting within the Thames Ditton ward.
Whilst you may consider that you have political or administrative reasons in order to continue with this, your plans cannot be justified from a community perspective and have deeper repercussions.
We are disappointed that we were not notified of this potential change and only found out through the Thames Ditton Residents Association which we have always supported. Residents of Thames Ditton are proud to live there and together, we all add to the amazing village feel that we all enjoy. Please do not cut us adrift and tell us that we do not belong to Thames Ditton, just because we live on the other side of Giggs Hill Green!!
Kind regards,
Julie Davidson
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:49 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge Electoral review - Objection
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Beate Davies Sent: 23 August 2015 15:00 To: reviews
Dear Sir/Madam, I have never written before or objected to any proposals, but I am moved to do so in this case as I feel very strongly that the change to the boundary between Thames Ditton and Long Ditton and subsequent movement of my address to Long Ditton is not the right thing to do and the thought of it is very distressing. I have lived in Thames Ditton at nearly 24 years, and before that I lived in Southbank for 2 years. I have been part of the Thames Ditton Community for a large part of my life and my children have been part of that community for all their lives. We feel extremely unsettled and distressed by the proposed changes. Apart from of course the historical context ‐ that this community has been like this since the 12th Century, I regard Thames Ditton as my home. I use the facilities, shops, doctors, library, church, village hall, hairdressers and so on. I walk my dog (and my son played cricket) on Giggs Hill Green. I look to the residents association to represent me, and I rely on the local magazine for my community news. I don't feel any affinity to Long Ditton and would not know who would represent me and who to turn to for help. One of the Boundary Commissions main considerations is Community identity and I feel that the proposal seriously undermines this aim. I hereby send my objection to the proposal and hope that you will consider my points when reviewing it.
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Mrs Beate Davies
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The BC proposal should be amended so that the new Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward be further extended to take in the part of the Esher Ward known as Lower Green, north of the railway line, because the two communities have strong geographic, social, faith and education ties. Elmbridge Borough Council also recommend this change. Cranmere School which my child was a pupil at served my family living on . We also worship at All Saint's Weston Green church which has strong links with Cranmere School and Lower Green. The Church runs a food bank to support Lower Green. The bus route links Weston Green and Lower Green and access to the nearest railway station for Lower Green is via Weston Green. Many residents in both Weston Green and Lower Green are supportive of this amendment.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5812 06/08/2015
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I disagree profoundly with the proposed extension of the Thames Ditton Ward to include part of East Molesey. I live in East Molesey and would be in Thames Ditton Ward with Molesey East Ward to the east of me and also to the west of me. It makes no sense at all. The issues and challenges that we have in East Molesey are different to those in the much larger Thames Ditton area and we would therefore be a small marginalised area with no effective voice for matters that affect East Molesey. With Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Station and Car Park within metres of where I live, these facilities have a big impact on life and facilities where I live but have minimal impact on Thames Ditton. The natural forces of democracy would mean that Thames Ditton Councliors must take account of the issues and concerns of the majority in the Ward and Thames Ditton residents do not experience the issues or concerns that we do in East Molesey in relation to schools, health care provision, construction and housing density (e.g at the Jolly Boatman & Station site) and roads and traffic. When appreciating that this proposed change is in order to balance up voting numbers rather than ensure appropriate boundaries that match with the characteristics and needs of individual areas and residents, then I am most concerned that the changes are being proposed, not for the benefit of residents but for the benefit of Councillors and political parties, and I feel I am being used. This disengages me from the business of the local Council, despite that I pay the Council Tax that pays for council salaries and services, and I am most disinclined to cast my vote in Council elections. I know many other people who feel similarly disenfranchised and so the exercise of changing boundaries for political purposes that favour the incumbent political party is likely to be cancelled out. Certainly, if these changes are forced through, I will not be voting in the Council Elections for the Thames Ditton Ward. I request that the proposal is not enacted and that East Molesey Ward remains as it currently is and certainly that the area to the West and North of the Rivers Ember and Mole remain in Molesey East. Thank you, Mrs L Davis
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5916 24/08/2015
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 13 July 2015 09:16 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Boundary changes - Lynwood Road Thames Ditton
From: Sent: 11 July 2015 13:45 To: reviews Subject: Boundary changes ‐ Lynwood Road Thames Ditton
I protest against the proposal to include this road in Long Ditton area. For practical purposes, local shops and post office, our local connection is with Hinchley Wood and the postal address is Thames Ditton. Either is preferable to Long Ditton with which we have no connection.
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:49 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge Electoral Review - Objection: Proposals for Weston Green Ward
From: Sandra Dennis Sent: 23 August 2015 12:58 To: reviews
To the Review Officer for Elmbridge
I write to object to the Boundary Commission proposals to merge Weston Green Ward into Hinchley Wood effectively losing Weston Green altogether. Weston Green has no cultural, social or even geographic identity with Hinchley Wood. Weston Green has always had a close identity with Thames Ditton and many Weston Green residents who attend the parish church of All Saints live closer to Thames Ditton. If anything Weston Green has a closer identity with Lower Green. The Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents Association is long and well established and serves both communities. Residents of Weston Green use Thames Ditton village, shops, village hall, inter denominational centre, library, Thames Ditton station, supermarket, Post Office, restaurants and its well established restaurants, pubs and community groups. Many residents send their children to the 2 state schools in the village. To merge Weston Green ward into Hinchley Wood would be a purely bureaucratic exercise that does nothing to reflect community identity or provide effective or convenient local government. This is an attempt to save a very small amount of money at the expense of dividing a very well established community. Please do not do this. Sandra Dennis
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:49 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Elmbridge Electoral Review - Objection: Proposals for Thames Ditton Ward
From: Sandra Dennis Sent: 23 August 2015 12:47 To: reviews
To: The Review Officer Elmbridge
I write to register my strong objection to the Boundary Commission proposal to change the ward boundaries for Thames Ditton and in particular to move those on the CB register who live east of the Portsmouth Road from Thames Ditton to Long Ditton. I have lived and worked in Thames Ditton for 20 years and it is a community with a very strong identity which shares a great many cultural, social and community services. The Thames Ditton village centre and train station in the High Street and Station Road (respectively) draw shoppers and commuters into the village of Thames Ditton daily. The village contains a supermarket, Post Office, library, restaurants, pubs, undertakers, village hall, parish church, Methodist church, cricket club (one of the oldest in the UK), tennis club, 6th form college and the multi generational centre. It also has 2 state schools. The river is a focal point for leisure and recreation. These and the many other clubs, and groups centred in the village of Thames Ditton serve to reflect the community identity. These facilities are used daily by all residents who live in Thames Ditton irrespective of whether or not they live on the east side of the Portsmouth Road. These facilities in their entirety do not exist in Long Ditton. All residents who have Thames Ditton postal addresses (this includes those to the east of the Portsmouth Rd) are an integral part of the Thames Ditton community. Changing the electoral boundary here would be nothing other than an act of bureaucracy that serves no one, certainly not the Thames Ditton community. The cost of this exercise and harm to local residents far outweighs the pitiful savings which we are led to believe will be gained. It will certainly not provide effective or convenient local government. If you live in Thames Ditton you expect to be able to speak to your local EBC Councillor who is familiar with your local area about local issues and not to someone who lives in a completely different community. Please leave the electoral boundary for Thames Ditton alone and retain it as it currently exists. Sandra Dennis
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I want to register my opposition to the proposal to include Pine Grove in the Weybridge St George's ward. Situated on a different side of the railway line, between Hangar Hill and Queens Road shops, our interests are more closely aligned to Weybridge town than St George's, which has a different community and different ward issues. My current ward is Weybridge South and it seems sensible that we become part of the new Weybridge Riverside ward.
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As a long-standing resident of Weston Green (and the Weston Green Ward) I write to comment on the Electoral Review of Elmbridge. I have looked at the maps and the recommendations that were ratified at EBC's Full Council Meeting in July. I urge the Commission to ensure that Cranmere School is included in the newly-formed Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward. I have observed, over the years, the invaluable contribution made by parents of Weston Green to the PTA and Board of Governors of that school. These important historical links need to be retained and I therefore urge the Boundary Commission to ensure that the new school, relocated in Arran Way, be included in the newly created ward of Hinchley Wood and Weston Green. I note that EBC have also proposed that the area known as Lower Green, north of the railway bridge, should also be included in the newly-formed Ward. I would also support this recommendation as I am aware that my local church (All Saints Weston) has, for some time, undertaken 'outreach work' in that area. Many families from Lower Green also attend All Saints Weston. I would therefore be supportive of the proposal that the Lower Green area (north of the railway bridge) be included in the new Ward. However, should the BC decide not to support this recommendation I urge the BC to include Cranmere School in the newly-formed ward - for the reasons I have mentioned previously.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5885 19/08/2015 Starkie, Emily
From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:48 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LBGCE proposals for Thames Ditton (Elmbridge Council)
From: Tracy Dossett Sent: 23 August 2015 15:59 To: reviews
Dear Sirs
We are writing in response to the Boundary Commission’s proposals to carve up the Thames Ditton ward and transfer 940 residents of Thames Ditton into the Long Ditton ward for Council purposes. We live in and are therefore directly affected by these proposals.
We strongly object to the proposals on the basis that Thames Ditton (which spans the Portsmouth Road) has a very strong local community spirit that will be severely damaged by forcing residents into a different ward for Council purposes for reasons which do not appear to take into account 2 of the 3 criteria that the commission are required to consider (impact on local community and effective and convenient local government).
I set out below specific examples of the strong sense of community identity that exists in the affected streets in Thames Ditton:
New street lights were installed in certain roads in Thames Ditton in 2011, including The street lights being replaced were of traditional design rather than more modern equivalents. The local residents’ association worked with the home owners of the roads affected to engage with the council and its lighting contractor to ensure that the new street lights were a sympathetic modern replacement, rather than the replacement modern street light proposed and demonstrated that the local community were willing to contribute financially to maintaining the appearance of the area. This would not have happened without the close relationship that homeowners in the affected roads have with their residents association and the experience that this association has with regard to local conservation. This experience is simply not replicated by Long Ditton’s residents’ association.
Children from and surrounding roads, including our children (who are 6 and 4), attend Thames Ditton Infant School and are part of a strong school community. The Friends of Thames Ditton Infant School hold many events that parents attend and encourage everyone to get involved. The Friends raised in excess of £25,000 last year for the benefit of the school and local community. We feel that this demonstrates the strong link that residents of the affected roads have with Thanes Ditton’s institutions and think that this will be adversely impacted by the proposed changes,
Our local shopping centre is in Thames Ditton village – which has a vibrant high street including cafes, pubs, a convenience store and a post office. The local councillors have worked tirelessly to ensure that the high street remains a community area – for example by protecting the free parking in the area.
The residents of the roads affected are, and always have been, part of the parish of St Nicholas, Thames Ditton, not St Mary’s, Long Ditton and are part of the church community.
With regard to convenient and effective local government, the current ward boundaries reflect governance over facilities (medical, community and educational) enjoyed and utilised by the residents of the affected roads. We consider Thames Ditton library, the chldren’s centre, Giggs Hill Green, pubs, restaurants and the Thames Ditton schools as ours and we would lose political representation over these institutions if the proposed
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 01 July 2015 14:15 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Hersham/Esher boundaries
From: Lorna Douglas Sent: 01 July 2015 14:14 To: reviews Subject: Fwd: Hersham/Esher boundaries
------Forwarded message ------From: "Lorna Douglas" Date: 1 Jul 2015 14:09 Subject: Hersham/Esher boundaries To:
I am writing to say that I think the proposed move of Hersham ward into Esher is ridiculous. I have lived in Hersham for 60 years and since I was eligible to vote, I have always voted for a Hersham councillor who I feel can reflect the interests of the Hersham community. Why would a Esher councillor be interested in what the residents of the Longmore estate and Mole Road Hersham have to say. We have nothing in common with the residents of Esher. If you go ahead with this move, you will be depriving me and many other residents of a vote in the local elections for a councillor where we live. Why on earth would we vote for an Esher councillor.
I want a say in where I live, I live in Hersham not Esher, I want to vote for a Hersham councillor at election time.
Please do not go ahead with this boundary change.
Thank you. Lorna Douglas
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I live in Hersham and have done so all of my life. At election time I vote for a Hersham councillor. I have nothing in common with residents of Esher. I live in a housing association flat, I've lived here for 30 years. My address will remain as Hersham but when election time comes around, I will be expected to vote for a Esher councillor. I want to vote for someone who will reflect the interests of the Hersham community. I have never heard such a ridiculous suggestion than the proposed moving of the Longmore estate and the Mole Road estate (where I live) in Hersham into the Esher ward. I will no longer feel that I can vote in future local elections. In other words, you will be depriving me and many Hersham residents from voting for a councillor who we feel can represent our needs. Please leave us in Hersham and do not carry out your proposed ridiculous plan. Thank you.
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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/5487 03/07/2015
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I note that it is proposed that Lynwood Road will now be in the Long Ditton ward. This places the Hinchley Wood Scout and Guide HQ ( located at the end of Lynwood Road near it's junction with Claygate Lane, outside the proposed Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward. I have annotated the location map with a flag 1. Both the Scouts and Guides have their membership bases in Hinchley Wood (Thames Ditton and Long Ditton are largely served by other Scout & Guide Groups) and provide many community projects to Hinchley Wood and as a consequence we have a very supportive local community and much support from our existing local Hinchley Wood councillors. We rely on this important link in much of our fundraising activities in order to provide thriving Scouting and Guiding. With the proposed changes our link to the relevant ward councillors will be lost thus affecting both the Scout and Guide Groups. I appreciate that boundary changes have been made to try and ensure that each ward and councillor representation is as consistent as possible across the Elmbridge wards. However to include this part of Lynwood Road (and also the nearby Hinchley Wood recreation ground plus maybe the Lynwood Road allotments) within the Hinchley Wood ward would seem to appropriate for the reasons given. As this area includes no houses moving it between wards would not alter the number of residents in the wards and would not therefore alter the number of residents per ward/councillor. Please therefore ensure that Hinchley Wood Scout & Guide HQ is placed in the proposed Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward as above. Scouting and Guiding contributes much to Hinchley Wood and it would seem logical that our council representation reflects this. Adrian Ducker Group Scout Leader 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group Member, Hinchley Wood Scout & Guide HQ Management Committee.
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There is a currently a natural ward boundary between the Hersham Village and Esher wards called the River Mole, this natural boundary should be maintained. The section of Hersham Village that is suggested to be moved into the Esher ward has nothing in common with Esher, and is a very unsuitable decision. The proposed boundary change on the Hersham Village & Esher ward area is not necessary and therefore a waste of public money to proceed. There may well be other boundary line changes within the Borough that are also unnecessary. I along with the majority of the residents in this borough accept the urgent need to save tax payers money, however this is not the answer, the current conservative majority have chosen not to listen to the residents back in January this year when the local residents wrote in with suggestions, based on statements put out via local media and social networking (which some of our councillors use to help keep residents up to date on various issues that affect the borough) the vast majority of residents suggested instead off changing the boundaries and making some of them bigger and some of them unsuitable why not just cut down on the number of councillors per ward. In Elmbridge the vast majority of the wards have 3 councillors each, there is no need for this number of councillors, which means with the county council elections, Elmbridge have to pay out costs to hold local elections every year, if the current boundaries are maintained each ward only requires a maximum of TWO councillors. This suggestion would have the effect of cutting down the number of councillors by the required number, it would also save money by removing one local election in four. There is NO need to change boundary lines in Elmbridge, and the suggestion to move a sizeable chunk of Hersham Village into Esher is ludicrous. I live within the section proposed to move into the Esher Ward and I strongly object.
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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 24 August 2015 16:41 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Objection to LGBCE proposals for Thames Ditton ( Elmbridge Council)
From: Susanne Dwek Sent: 24 August 2015 14:26 To: reviews
Dear Sir/ Madam
I am writing as a resident of Thames Ditton, who is objecting to the changes that the Boundaries Commission is proposing to make to Thames Ditton by transferring some of the roads, (Southville Road being one of them) to the Long Ditton ward.
I have lived here with my family since 1996, and enjoy being part of this thriving community, indeed we have participated and supported our local community throughout our time here, which contributes greatly to a community retaining it's social cohesion which further enhances the community spirit.
We have always supported and re-elected Thames Ditton Residents Association as they are proactive and represent the views of the people that they represent.
I object to the boundaries change for Southville Road, as it has traditionally always been part of Thames Ditton ward and Parrish since being first established in1895. The majority of people like to identify their home and area at the heart of a historical place and connection,and to be able to retain that history is of importance to us.
I hope that you will give great consideration to what the residents of Thames Ditton want, which is to stay within The Thames Ditton ward.
Yours faithfully. Susanne Dwek (Mrs )
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