Local resident’s submissions to the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council electoral review.
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 25 June 2012 17:58 To: Re views@ Subject: New Electoral Arrangements - Ryarsh Village Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Attn: The Local Government Boundary Commission
Dear Sirs
We would like to lodge our objection, as residents in Ryarsh, to the proposal to divide the village into two wards for election purposes.
Ryarsh is a small village with a thriving community spirit. Residents take pride in their local community, pulling together to support village fund raising and tackle local issues. It seems wholly un-natural to split the village into two wards, when Ryarsh as it is, demonstrates the core values of local village life. Surely a thriving village community is far more important than balancing electoral numbers.
We feel splitting the village in to two wards would impact negatively on the village and for this reason we object to the proposal.
Yours faithfully
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Simon Berry Sent: 24 June 2012 14:35 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Re: Electoral review of Tonbridge and Malling Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Dear Mr Dunkeyson,
Thank you for your reply to my initial enquiry. I am writing again to register my opposition to the draft recommendations on the electoral arrangements for Tonbridge & Malling in its entirety.
Yours sincerely,
Simon Berry
From: Dunkeyson, Nicholas Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:51 AM To: Subject: RE: Electoral review of Tonbridge and Malling
Dear Mr Berry,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the electoral review of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
The electoral review of Tonbridge and Malling is only dealing with the electoral wards each part of the borough are situated in. We do not have any influence over or opinion on council tax banding – this falls under the remit of the local authority. As such, I would advise for you to contact Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council regarding this, as they may be able to assist you.
Kind regards,
Nicholas Dunkeyson
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From: Simon Berry Sent: 09 June 2012 14:38 To: Reviews@ Subject: Electoral review of Tonbridge and Malling
The Review Officer,
I have read the article in the Here & Now magazine relating to the above and would like to know if the proposals are successful will there be a review of council tax banding?
Many thanks, Simon Berry
Aylesford
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: richard brooks Sent: 22 June 2012 21:39 To: Re views@ Subject: Proposal for Ryarsh Village Dear Sir/Madam,
My wife and I live in the village of Ryarsh, and we strongly object to the proposal to divide the village into two wards. My family have lived in the village for decades, and have run a coach company in the village since 1938. Our daughter attends the village primary school, and our son will hopefully be going in September 2013. The village is a tight nit community, and we disapprove with the proposal as we feel it would be detrimental to village life.
Also, I speak to the parish councillors regularly and I feel that spitting the ward would hinder this. It would cause a lot of confusions as to who to speak to about matters regarding the village.
Ryarsh has always been one village, and it should stay that way.
I am also writing on behalf of my mother, Mary Brooks, . She lives at Ryarsh, and she objects to this proposal too.
Regards,
Richard & Kathryn Brooks
25/06/2012 Page 1 of 1
Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Steve Buck Sent: 23 June 2012 19:02 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: BOUNDARY CHANGE OBJECTION - SPLIT OF AYLESFORD PARISH Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Dear Sir:
I am writing to object to the proposal that Robson Drive/Trewin Close and part of Station Road will become part of Ditton Ward for electoral purposes..
I know that my MP Tracy Crouch, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and Aylesford and Ditton Parish Councils also object to this.
Best Regards Stephen J Buck
25/06/2012 Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 19 June 2012 13:07 To: Reviews@ Subject: Objection
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I Sophie chapman of object to dividing Ryarsh into two
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 22 June 2012 14:40 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Bo undary Change Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d
I as a resident of I wish to register my objection to the proposed boundary change Heather Cubitt
25/06/2012
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: peter hicks Sent: 23 June 2012 09:15 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Fw: Constant behind the back deception I.e. Boundary changes. Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d
From Peter Hicks Subject: Constant behind the back deception I.e. Boundary changes.
Can anything in this area be done openly and in front always the leaders and policy makers come from the ,back,knife in hand.
Once again we learn 2nd. Hand of boundary changes,leading to increased poll-tax (call it what you will) as I see it, signed sealed and settled,the people it affects the most the (as said) the last to know .
The rantings of "Crouch" and T&Malling Council I take with a pinch of salt and would trust niether,I ultimately feel there is far more behind this,than meets the eye,in future development of whole of Aylesford area,which in anycase is sadly lacking in just about everything,transport being the foremost.
And so the constant deception goes on.
Peter Hicks And also on behalf of ,Roy Brenchley. Of Aylesford.
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: stuart kemp Sent: 18 June 2012 20:49 To: Re views@ Subject: Ryarsh boundary changes Dear Review officer, i am writing to show my disgust that you are even contemplating changing the boundary's for the residents of Ryarsh, The proposed north and south divide has been drawn up using the m20 as a boundary line and i struggle to realise what you will gain from this change. This is an extract from a web site for Ryarsh:- "It is often thought that Ryarsh was one of the Black Death villages and this is borne out by entries in the registers for that date and the fact that our present village is some distance from the church. This may be a matter of conjecture but it is true that the Church has served the local people of Ryarsh for at least 900 years"...... If this is what you would like to change due to "number counting" then i ask you to think again
Regards
Stuart Kemp
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 22 June 2012 15:17 To: Re views@ Subject: objection to the splitting of Ryarsh Mrs Michel John and Frances Joan Lawrence
We have recently learnt of the proposal of splitting the Parish of Ryarsh, and would like to object to this proposal on behalf of our family at the above address.
The residents of Ryarsh are happy with the way it is and has been for many many years, and we would like it to remain as it is.
We are willing to attend any meetings which will allow us to voice our objections in person. regards MJ & FJ Lawrence
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25/06/2012 Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 23 June 2012 12:16 To: Dunkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Proposed Aylesford Boundary change
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Dear Nicholas Dunkeyson,
I, my husband and three children and I totally am against the proposed changes to become part of Ditton's parish council. Why even think about the change....is it just to make more money??? I have lived here for more than ten years and happy the way things are, as are all of the other residents I have spoken to! We will fight against it all the way!!
Yours Sincerely
Louise Leach
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Re views@ Sent: 14 June 2012 15:31 To: Re views@ Subject: Custom Form Submission Received
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Review Editor,
A new custom form submission has been received. The details of the form submission are as follows:
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Custom Form: Online submissions form (#183) Form URL: http://www.lgbce.org.uk/current-consultations/online- submissions-form Submission ID: 1200 Time of Submission: Jun 14th 2012 at 2:30pm IP Address:
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Name: Mrs S L Luck
Area your Tonbridge & Malling submission refers to: Organisation you political group/organisation belong to: Your feedback: Electoral Review
The electoral area of West Malling and Leybourne should stay as it is. It is a mix of a shopping town and homes in West Malling and a large housing estate in Leybourne They complement each other as it is a mix of a shopping area and housing File upload:
18/06/2012
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Re views@ Sent: 24 June 2012 20:57 To: Re views@ Subject: Custom Form Submission Received
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Review Editor,
A new custom form submission has been received. The details of the form submission are as follows:
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Name: Nicholas James Moore
Area your Tonbridge & Malling submission refers to: Organisation you member of the public belong to: Your feedback: With regard to the recommendation concerning the electoral boundaries for the Robson Drive area, I most strongly object to the proposed recommendations. I am an avid supporter of the "If it aint broke dont fix it" brigade. We have lived in Aylesford for some 40 years and would like to continue to do so. Please consider the silent majority for a change and not what MIGHT happen. But then I dont suppose anybody of any importance will consider our views let alone read this letter! Yours Sincerely Nick and Chris Moore File upload:
26/06/2012 Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Alan Murdoch Sent: 24 June 2012 12:55 To: Reviews@ Subject: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. Proposal to divide Ryarsh into two wards
Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to register my views re proposed changes within Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
I object to the proposals to change existing boundaries to Ryarsh ward.
Ryarsh village is an integral community and the Parish Council should not be split.
I support the objections put forward by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and Ryarsh Parish Council.
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 22 June 2012 16:20 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: P arish Rates Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d
I object quite strongly to any plans to alter parish boundaries. I live in . I live in Aylesford...... never Ditton.
Kind regards...... Peggy Orum
25/06/2012 Page 2 of 2
25/06/2012 Dunkeyson, Nicholas
Sent: 11 June 2012 14:03 To: Dunkeyson, Nicholas Subject: FW: Tonbridge and Malling Borough
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Sent: 09 June 2012 11:51 To: Reviews@ Subject: Tonbridge and Malling Borough
From : A.P. Palmer,
I have not yet had the opportunity to view any detailed proposals you have made, but wish to take this opportunity to make some general observations.
I believe the number of seats on this authority should be reduced. At present there are 53 members, all entitled to claim allowances, this is not " the cost of democracy", but simply a "gravy train" running out of control in difficult times.
All the wards should have the same number of members, either 2 or 3. In no case should there be single member wards, constituents should always have at least some choice in consultation if they have a problem, and if a member is taken Ill or unable or unwilling to act there will then be an alternative.
Ideally I would like to see the number of members reduced to about 36 in 12 x 3 member wards or 18 x 2 member wards. However I think this might be beyond your effective remit. Realistically you should be able to get it down to 48, which divides into both 2 and 3.
Although I agree with equal representation, you may like to consider slight over representation for the Tonbridge town area, at present divided into 7 wards, as compensation for that part of the Borough having no 3rd tier authority. For this reason this area should not be mixed with the rest.
I shall look out with interest to the final result of your deliberations, best of luck !
Tony Palmer. (ex-councillor)
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sandra Pugh Sent: 18 June 2012 16:20 To: Re views@ Subject: draft recomendations new electoral arrangements for Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
I was concerned to read of the plans to split Ryarsh into two wards for election purposes. Ryarsh has a big sense of community. Residents work together and meet up for village activities. It has a great village hall, lots of clubs, pubs and a local active church. The school is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. People move to the village or remain here for many years as they wish to be part of the village life. The councillors are from all areas within the village. I feel very strongly that to split the village into two would be a mistake.
Sandra Pugh
20/06/2012 Page 1 of 1
Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: joan ne riches Sent: 22 June 2012 15:17 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: New Boundary proprosal for Robson Drive and Trewin Close Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Dear Mr Dunkeyson
We spoke about a week ago regarding the proposed change of Boundary for Robson Drive and Trewin Close residents.
We have now had a letter from our MP Tracey Crouch who has outlined the areas of interest to us.
The whole idea is absolutely ludicrous. Totally unnecessary and a total waste of time and money. You mentioned to me when we spoke about one of the problems being unable to get into Robson Drive from Teapot Lane. At the end of Robson Drive, three bollards were put up over 10 years ago. Why do you not just sanction these to be taken out? A quick easy alternative than splitting us from Aylesford and costing each household more money which will be inevitable! We know where this is all going!
When we spoke the other week you also confirmed to me that there is no intention to increasing the parish rates but we can all see that this will happen in time.
As far as I know our MP is objecting to the change, T&MBC is objecting to the change and both Aylesford and Ditton Parish Councils are both objecting to the change. My family are objecting to the proposed plans.
A complete waste of peoples time, money and energy. I propose to write to our local newstation South East Today to share this most silly proposal.
Yours sincerely Joanne Riches
25/06/2012 Page 1 of 2
Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Re views@ Sent: 15 June 2012 07:02 To: Re views@ Subject: Custom Form Submission Received
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Review Editor,
A new custom form submission has been received. The details of the form submission are as follows:
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Custom Form: Online submissions form (#183) Form URL: http://www.lgbce.org.uk/current-consultations/online- submissions-form Submission ID: 1202 Time of Submission: Jun 15th 2012 at 6:02am IP Address:
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Name: Peter Robinson
Area your Tonbridge & Malling submission refers to: Organisation you parish/town council belong to: Your feedback: There is little logic in splitting the representation of a historical and heritage community like Addington in such an arbitrary way. A proposal of this kind risks disadvantaging the community on common issues where different parts of the Vlllage may be represented differently. It cuts across and devalues the voluntary contributions in the community to provide focus and benefit to Residents. File upload:
18/06/2012 Page 1 of 2
Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Re views@ Sent: 24 June 2012 15:50 To: Re views@ Subject: Custom Form Submission Received - Custom Form Submission Notification
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Review Editor,
A new custom form submission has been received. The details of the form submission are as follows:
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Name: Peter & Ann Rowell
Area your Tonbridge & Malling submission refers to: Organisation you resident/community organisation belong to: Your feedback: We both strongly object to the proposed split of Ryarsh into two wards, which will tear this lovely village apart. We have lived here for over 30 years and do much enjoy the sense of community which it provides. Ryarsh is a small village, which still maintains a rural atmosphere where residents work together from all areas of the parish as well as meeting up for communal events such as the village fete. There is a thriving village hall, supported by a number of local clubs and sporting teams who regularly use the large recreation ground. The village is served by a small school, rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted and a well attended church, south of the M20. There are two popular pubs. To split a historic village on the basis of "number counting" is totally wrong. It is most important that the parish church should be part of the same ward as the rest of the village
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It is thus vital that Ryarsh remains as one distinct village and be in a ward with similar local communities with similar interests, concerns and aims. We therefore fully agree with Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Ryarsh Parish Council in their objections to the proposal to divide Ryarsh into two Wards File upload:
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26/06/2012 Page 1 of 2
Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Revie ws@ Sent: 18 June 2012 21:10 To: Revie ws@ Subject: Custom Form Submission Received - Custom Form Submission Notification
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Review Editor,
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Name: Rachel Rowland
Area your Tonbridge & Malling submission refers to: Organisation you member of the public belong to: Your feedback: I must object to the proposals to divide Ryarsh into two halves. We are a historic village with a clear cohesive sense of community. The parish church cannot be in a different ward to the school and village hall! The government makes a great deal of developing a sense of community and social cohesion - they should look t Ryarsh as a great example with any number of village events being organised each year. To divide this community for political or numerical reasons makes no sense to any of the local residents. This is seen by us as another example of this government being out of touch with rural communities. Please reconsider this proposal and keep Ryarsh the way it has been since its entry in the Domesday Book. File upload: , File (application/octet-stream),
20/06/2012 Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sent: 22 June 2012 16:09 To: Reviews@ Subject: Fw: Electoral Review.
>----Original Message---- >From: >Date: 21/06/2012 23:57 >To: < >Cc: >Subj: Electoral Review. > >Attention of The Review Officer Tonbridge and Malling. > >I maintain that the TMBC proposal for Burham and Wouldham gives a >better electoral fit and better represents the local residents of the
>communities.I have read fully the document and agree with it in
>totality.
>
>Regards,
>
>Bill Stead Vice Chairman Burham Parish Council.
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: JOHN WALLACE Sent: 24 June 2012 18:01 To: Re views@ Subject: Electoral arrangements T & M Boro Council -Ryarsh Village Re: Draft Recommendations – new electoral arrangements for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Ryarsh is a small village with a big sense of community. Residents work together from all areas of the parish and meet up for communal events such as the Village Fete- Christmas Tree lights. There is a thriving Village Hall supported by a number of clubs and sporting teams regularly use the Recreation Ground. The Village is served by a small school rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted and a well attended church. There are also two popular pubs.
Parish Councillors are from all areas within the village. They speak with residents on a daily basis and canvass opinion on a wide range of topics. Many residents have lived in the village for decades – sometimes through several generations – and feel a great sense of identity belonging and community. New arrivals choose Ryarsh because of all that it has to offer and its rural setting. People choose the village and want to be part of the village.
The Parish Council strongly objects to your proposals to tear the village apart. To split a historic village on the basis of “number counting” is absolutely wrong. Community, local ties and local feeling would be destroyed by such an act. The parish church should be part of the same ward as the rest of the village.
The Parish Council feels it is important the same Borough Councillors should represent the entire community and does not believe that it I appropriate or necessary to have three Borough Councillors with the duty of attending their meetings. The Parish Council enjoys a strong relationship with its Borough Councillors and that relationship would be diluted if village opinion had to be divided into two and delivered to three Borough Councillors. There would be an expensive and unnecessary duplication of work and residents would be totally confused about where they fit in and who to approach.
Ryarsh Parish Council feels strongly that parishes should be kept as single entities rather than being divided. It is vital that Ryarsh remains as one distinct village and be in a Ward with similar local communities with similar interests concerns and aims. As a small community the village needs to be with similar parishes to be heard and properly represented. The Parish Council therefore supports wholeheartedly the proposals put forward by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council..
I also agree that Ryarsh Village should not be split into two Wards as we are only a small village and need to be represented by one voice.
John and Pat Wallace
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Bourne, Diane Sent: 27 June 2012 16:54 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Electoral Review of Tonbridge & Malling Importance: Hig h Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d As a resident at in Aylesford I am emailing you to register our objection to the proposals to move our road along with Trewing Close from the Parish of Aylesford into the Parish of Ditton. It seems to me this move is purely monetary driven and will increase funds into the Parish of Ditton whilst removing funds from the Parish of Aylesford. As far as I can see there is absolutely no other reason for this change to take place.
Kind Regards Di Diane Bourne |
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Sh annen Horohan Sent: 26 June 2012 12:22 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Bo undary commision Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Im objecting to the boundary change involving robson drive i want it to stay as aylesford.
Shannen Horohan
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Adam Horohan Sent: 26 June 2012 12:36 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Ro bson drive Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d I strongly object to the change of robson drive to become ditton. I want it to stay as aylesford as ive and known it to be for 11 years.
Adam Horohan
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Christine Lewis Sent: 26 June 2012 21:05 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Bo undary Changes Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d Nicholas dunkeyson,
I understand that it is proposed by the Boundary Commission that Robson Drive/Trewin Close and part of Station Road could become part of the Ditton Ward instead of Aylesford. As a resident of Aylesford, I would be affected by such a change. I bought a property in Aylesford which is close to and I can’t understand why there should be a boundary change. I want to remain in Aylesford. The only reason I can think of for this change is to increase our Council Tax, which is already like a rent for your own house.
I sincerely hope this change does not take place, especially as our local Member of Parliament, Tracey Crouch is against it – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is objecting to the change – also Aylesford and Ditton Parish Councils are both objecting to the changes.
Please let me know why this is being considered? There has been activity in Aylesford since Neolithic times, and it is believed to be one of the oldest villages in England, and I am proud to live there.
Yours, an Aylesford resident.
Christine Lewis.
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Kim Potter Sent: 26 June 2012 12:33 To: Du nkeyson, Nicholas Subject: Boundary commision involving Robson Drive Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d I am writing to let it be known that i kim potter who resides in objects to the changes. I do not want to be under Ditton i wish ROBSON DRIVE to remain as Aylesford as i have known it to be for 32 years
Kim Potter
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Dunkeyson, Nicholas
From: Lind a Shuker Sent: 26 June 2012 16:28 To: Re views@ Subject: New electoral Arrangements for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Re d
From: Linda Shuker Sent: 26 June 2012 16:25 To: '[email protected]' Subject: New electoral Arrangements for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
To whom it may concern
I trust that you will be able to give due consideration to the views expressed in the response from Ryarsh Parish Council to the above draft revised ward boundaries and that it will prove possible to retain the whole population of a vibrant village community together with its parish church in one electoral ward and with one Borough Councillor.
Yours faithfully Linda Shuker (Rector BART Group of Parishes, including Ryarsh).
28/06/2012