Boundary Review Council Response to LGBCE Proposals for Warding of the District

The Council has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the LGBCE warding proposals. A detailed response to each proposal is shown below.

Overall

The Council has considered the key factors of electoral equality and community identity in its review of the LGBCE proposals and all suggestions/ recommendations for change have been made on the basis of improving or addressing these factors.

During the period 17 th February to 21 st March, 2014, the Council conducted a resident perception survey ‘ Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’, to assess resident attitudes towards the LGBCE proposals. The outcome of the survey has informed the Council’s suggestions.

Sutton in Ashfield

The LGBCE proposal suggests that the whole Sutton in Ashfield area is represented by 14 Councillors, incorporating both of the additional 2 Councillors which have been agreed by the commission in respect of Council Size of the district. The electorate forecast is 37,098, averaging 2,650 electors per councillor and most wards in the proposal are lower than the district average. Should further developments planned for the area be realised the electoral equality area will be significantly impacted upon by this proposal. The Council suggests that there should be 13 councillors representing the Sutton in Ashfield area, an average of 2,854 electorate per councillor, allowing the additional councillor to be allocated to the Hucknall area.

45% of Sutton residents responding to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey stated they knew where their current ward boundaries are, whilst 40% did not know. More residents were in favour of the LGBCE proposals (35% as opposed to 25%) and felt they reflected community identity of their area (33% as opposed to 17%). Therefore the Council’s proposals are in close alignment with the commissions, and suggestions have been made, where relevant, to improve community identity.

Stanton Hill and Teversal

The Council agrees with this proposal.

Skegby

The Council is generally in favour with the commission’s proposal other than the position of the southern boundary. The Dalestorth Street area is more associated with the New Cross area of Sutton, having similar housing, rather than the area. The Hill Crescent estate is not included in the proposal, however, this does have an affinity to the Dalestorth Road area and associated school catchment area.

Proposal 1

It is proposed that the southern boundary of the Skegby ward is amended to exclude Dalestorth Street but include the Hill Crescent estate, the retail park and the hospital. See attached map in Appendix 1. It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 5,771, which equates to 2,886 electorate per councillor, +4% from the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Huthwaite and St Mary’s

The Council supports the proposal for a ward which reflects the Huthwaite community identity. The LGBCE proposal however, extends beyond the Huthwaite area into the centre of Sutton in Ashfield and includes an area which is not associated with Huthwaite. Huthwaite has a very strong community identity. The proposal also includes the name St Marys, however the ward area does not include the streets associated with St Mary’s Church, such as Church Street, Church Lane and Church Hill.

Proposal 2

It is proposed that this ward should strongly reflect the Huthwaite community identity, thereby the eastern ward boundary is amended to incorporate Ashland Road West and the streets off this as this area which overlook the Brierley Forest Park area, but to exclude those areas which sit outside of Huthwaite and are part of the Sutton town area. See attached map in Appendix 1.

It is also proposed to amend the ward name to Huthwaite and Brierley reflecting the strong Huthwaite community identity.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 5,568, which equates to 2,784 electorate per councillor, very similar to the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Carsic

The LGBCE proposal does not include a substantial part of Carsic Lane, and Ashgate, known key streets of the Carsic Estate.

Proposal 3

It is proposed that the ward boundary incorporates all of the Carsic Estate area as shown in the map attached in Appendix 1, to ensure the ward represents a whole community.

It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2,922 electorate,+5% to the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Quarrydale

The Council is generally in favour of the proposal other than the following:-

• Slater street, John Street, Redcliffe Street and the part of Road these streets join, are more aligned with the New Cross area of Sutton rather than the proposed ward area. • All properties on Stoneyford Road from Fisher Close to Priestic Road belong to this community however have been excluded from the proposed ward.

Proposal 4

It is proposed to amend the boundary of the ward excluding Slater Street, John Street, Redcliffe Street and the part of Mansfield Road these streets join whilst incorporating all properties on Stoneyford Road from Fisher Close to Priestic Road to ensure electoral equality for this ward. See attached map in Appendix 1.

It is also proposed to amend the ward name to ‘the Dales’ which the area is more appropriately known as and several street names reflect this.

It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2,595 electorate, -6% to the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Sutton Junction

The Council agrees with this proposal.

Kings Mill and Sutton Lawns

The Council agrees with the LGBCE proposal that the A38 as a major road is a clear community eastern boundary for this ward. However, the proposal, by following Outram Street, Forest Street and High Pavement as a western ward boundary, divides the well known communities in the centre of Sutton, and New Cross area, thereby excluding the centre of Sutton shopping area and the Police Station, the whole of Priestic Road and streets off, the supermarket area, the New Cross area and related streets such as Redcliffe Street, Dalestorth Street and Downing Street. These areas have common identity with streets to the eastern side of Outram street and Sutton Forest Side. Outram Street is a well known central area of the town.

The Hill crescent estate does not align itself with the Sutton Eastfield Side community, being more aligned to Skegby area of the town.

Proposal 5

It is proposed that the centre of Sutton is recognised within this ward, keeping all of the streets together which represent the known communities in the town centre, the New Cross area and Sutton Eastfield Side. The A38 and Mansfield Road (from Skegby Road to A38) are identifiable distinct major road boundaries which separate communities and are therefore reflected in the proposed boundaries for this ward. See attached map in Appendix 1.

It is also proposed to name this ward Central and New Cross, to reflect those distinct community areas. The New Cross is a well known landmark in the Sutton area.

It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 5,628, which equates to 2,814 electorate per councillor, only +1% higher than the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Sutton Central

In its proposal above for Central and New Cross ward, the Council recognises the community as represented by the eastern half of the LGBCE proposal for Sutton Central. However, the Council does not agree that Sutton Forest Side should be divided from Outram Street and the New Cross area, as these are a clearly defined community with similar characteristics and social makeup.

The community around Church Street and Lane, West End and Willowbridge lane contain more affluent housing and are more aligned with the St Marys church community.

Proposal 6

In alignment with the above proposal for Huthwaite and Brierley, it is proposed that the known community surrounding St Marys church be reflected in an identified ward, which includes the area of Sutton around Huthwaite Road that sits outside of the Huthwaite area boundary, the streets reflected by the St Marys church community and the school catchment area, all of Alfreton Road and Willowbridge Lane area. See attached map in Appendix 1.

It is also proposed to name this ward St Marys to reflect the identity with the church.

It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3,048, +10% higher than the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Ashfields

The Council is generally in favour of the LGBCE proposal for this ward, however, believes that the ward boundaries proposed do not fully consider the definitive community boundaries as reflected by the major roads of Common Road, the A38, and Kirkby Road.

Proposal 7

It is proposed that the ward boundary is amended to follow the major roads as identifiable community boundaries along Common Road, the A38 and Kirkby Road. See attached map in Appendix 1.

It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3,018, +9% higher than the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Leamington

The commission’s proposal excludes key streets which are known elements of the Leamington community area, such as Coronation Street, the whole of the Twitchell, Henry Street and Coburn Street. Streets to the west of Kirkby Road are not recognised as belonging to the Leamington community area.

Proposal 8

The proposal is to keep the whole Leamington community area together in one ward. The proposal would include Union Street and Reform Street, however, to ensure electoral equality these streets have been excluded as these have the least affinity with the Leamington area, are more industrial and less high density housing. The Leamington area has a very strong community identity. See attached map in Appendix 1. It is agreed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3,027, +9% higher than the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Kirkby in Ashfield

The East /West main road axis in Kirkby (Diamond Avenue/Urban Road) has always been the main divide for Kirkby, and it would be incongruous for any wards to cut over this road. The Council’s proposals below would ensure that this does not happen whilst retaining parity in the number of electors and creating genuine single ward community electorates.

54% of Kirkby residents responding to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey stated they didn’t know where their current ward boundaries are, whilst 39% did know. More residents were not in favour of the LGBCE proposals (46% as opposed to 31%) however; residents equally agreed/ didn’t agree that the proposals reflected community identity of their area (38% as opposed to 31%). Therefore the Council has made suggestions to improve community identity for all of the commissions proposed wards.

Greenwood

The LGBCE proposal does not define a distinct community area as it includes a mixture of socio economic classes and respective housing, particularly Rowan Drive and Willow Avenue which are areas of 1920’s/30’s council housing with no affinity to the main estate which contains modern, privately owned housing. Rowan Drive and Willow Avenue are also more frequently accessed from the proposed neighbouring ward, off the Greenwood Drive estate. The ward does not include Greenwood Drive as the name suggests.

Proposal 9

It is proposed to retain a single member ward which encompasses the recognised community of similar modern housing created on the edge of Kirkby within in the last 30 years, following the railway line to the east as a community boundary. See attached map at Appendix 2.

The proposed name is Larwood, which is a part of the cricketing history of Kirkby in Ashfield. Famous cricketer Harold Larwood was born and raised here and played for the local cricket club Kirkby Portland.

The boundary for the Council’s proposed Larwood Ward reflects a clear, whole community area, of largely affluent commuter homes and has residents who share little affinity with the rest of the town. They have similar aspirations and concerns.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2715, -2% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Old Kirkby

The commission’s proposed ward name of Old Kirkby name does not adequately reflect the identity of the community in this area. It is known by residents as the Kirkby Cross area in recognition of the ancient monument called the Kirkby Cross.

The proposed boundaries to the north of this ward divide streets and estates clearly to ensure electoral equality, however splitting known communities with a common identity. As with the comments above relating to Greenwood Drive and Rowan Drive, this proposal divides this known community which is recognised by 1920’s/30’s council housing.

Proposal 10

It is proposed to retain a single member ward which encompasses recognised communities as identified in the map attached in Appendix 2.

The proposed name is Kirkby Cross and Portland, which reflects the well known monument of Kirkby Cross and also of Portland Park which are within this ward.

The proposed boundary reflects a clear, whole community area, and will keep whole estates together, following the main road of Victoria Street as a community boundary. It also follows a disused railway line on its eastern boundary, ensuring a natural boundary from neighbouring wards.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects the whole conservation area, the school catchment area, church communities, shopping facilities and public open space for the whole community on Portland Park which all areas of the proposed ward have easy pedestrian and vehicular access. Many areas overlook the natural park or are actually in situ.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3043, +10% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Kirkby Central

The commission’s proposed ward excludes parts of ‘estates’, thereby dividing communities. It includes a small residential area on the southern edge (Lime Street, Erewash Street) which has no relationship to the rest of the ward, being across the main dividing road. This area is out on a limb in this proposal. Proposal 11 It is proposed to retain a single member ward which encompasses the community which is recognised by a geographically concentrated area of 1920’s/30’s mining and ex Council homes. This is the most obvious concentrated community in Kirkby retaining the whole of this older development of housing. See attached map in Appendix 2. The proposed name is The Park, which reflects the Victorian description of this area, as also identified by the name of one of the roads in this estate, called Park Street. The boundary for the proposed The Park Ward reflects clear, whole community areas, with similar characteristics, following the railway line to the east as a community boundary and the main route through to Kirkby on its southern edge. This area is more deprived than the community adjoining to the north (our proposed Larwood Ward), they have a strong sense of identity and have concerns that are not reflected in the Larwood ward.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects the school catchment areas, includes local shops including numerous convenience stores and eating outlets, a post office, a number of recreation areas, including football pitches and playgrounds, a Community Centre and elderly sheltered schemes.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3020, +9% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Lower Coxmoor The LGBCE proposal does not represent an area of an identified community as it mixes old coal board housing with the more modern section of Coxmoor Estate housing, and splits the area originally known as ‘The Folly’ where the main urban extension of East Kirkby began. The proposal also excludes the main town centre, which again encompasses the original development of the urban expansion of East Kirkby.

Proposal 12 It is proposed to retain a single member ward which encompasses the community which is recognised by the same Victorian/ Edwardian terraced housing and modern council housing, keeping the whole estate together, following Clumber Street as a community boundary which was the dividing community line (1917) before the Coxmoor estate was built to the east. The proposed boundary also follows the main road of Diamond Avenue, a strong community boundary. Residents here are in a densely populated urban area with concerns not shared by the rest of the town. See attached map in Appendix 2. The proposed ward name is the Summit, centred around the community centre built on the old colliery site; both named “The Summit”, whilst also recognising the old Coal Board housing in the area.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects the school catchment area, and church communities, includes the main town centre of shops, Post Office, hospital and banks etc, and public open space. This ward includes much of the town centre and is the eldest part of the town.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2505, -10% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Hollinwell The commission’s proposed ward mixes different socio/ economic and housing types across either side of Diamond Avenue, the Edwardian villa type more affluent housing area to the south of Diamond Avenue, with the Coxmoor estate to the north. Diamond Avenue, a major arterial route of Kirkby in Ashfield, is a strong key dividing line which separates 2 definitive community areas rather than connects it as one community. Proposal 13 It is proposed to retain a single member ward which encompasses the community which is recognised by the same housing built in a concentrated space of 5 years, being almost uniformly Council houses. Though there has also been some more modern development since, this ward retains the strongest sense of community in the town, which does not include those areas on the opposite side of Diamond Avenue. The proposal will keep the whole estate together, following Clumber Street as a community boundary to the west and Diamond Avenue to the south. See attached map in Appendix 2. This strong community identity of this area is reflected in its disincentive to mix easily with any other areas in Kirkby. The proposed name is Abbey Hill, which the area is known by due to the name of the school, and this is proposed to assist the community image of the area and help boost community spirit and identity. The ward proposed by the Council reflects the school catchment area and includes playing fields and recreation area, local convenience store and a bus route through the estate.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2601, -6% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Kingsway The LGBCE proposed ward includes only part of the Edwardian villa type more affluent housing area of Kirkby, dividing this common area at Bourne Avenue, rather than keeping the whole community together, as reflected by the whole housing estate to the east of the Kingsway main road. The proposal also divides the main road of Kingsway whilst including a mix of new housing around the Lindleys Lane area with the aforementioned Edwardian and older housing.

Proposal 14 It is proposed to retain a single member ward with the name of Kingsway, however, boundaries are suggested below which reflect a clear, whole community area recognised by the same Edwardian villa type housing and more affluent socio/ economic make up of the town, whilst also including the whole of the council estate, known as Kingsway Estate. A respondent to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey also suggested that the Bourne Avenue area should be included in this ward. See attached map in Appendix 2. The ward proposed by the Council reflects the school catchment area, church communities, all roads which feed off the main Kingsway road, the settlement known as Hodgkinson Road backs onto and is the main vehicular access to Kingsway Park. It includes shops and town centre facilities and access to public open space on Kingsway Park.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 3017, +9% from the district average, and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Annesley and Kirkby Woodhouse

The proposed name for this ward does not adequately reflect the community it represents (please see comments below).

Proposal 15 It is proposed to retain a two member ward and with the same ward boundaries however change the ward name to Annesley and Nuncargate.

Local people identify this name through the well known cricketing heritage of Nuncargate, this reflects the communities and how they are commonly referred to. It also identifies the nuncargate area famous for the birthplace of the test cricketers and Bodyline Tour members Harold Larwood and Bill Voce and home of the original cricketers club and public house. Annesley and Nuncargate are also clearly signposted as such from the main roads into the area. Hucknall

The commission’s proposal suggests that the whole Hucknall area is represented by 9 Councillors. The electorate forecast is 26,588, averaging 2,954 electors per councillor, and all wards in the proposal are higher than the district average. Should further future developments planned for the area be realised, the electoral equality will be significantly impacted upon. The Council suggests that there should be 10 councillors representing the Hucknall area, giving an average of 2,659 electorate per councillor. The make-up of the Hucknall area to make this proposal deliverable is shown below.

75% of Hucknall residents responding to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey stated they know where their current ward boundaries are, whilst 21% didn’t know. More residents were not in favour of the LGBCE proposals (61% as opposed to 13%) and felt they did not reflect community identity of their area (52% as opposed to 22%). Therefore the Council has made suggestions to improve community identity for all of the commissions proposed wards, whilst incorporating the strength of the whole current Hucknall area identity.

Whyburn

The commission’s proposal brings together the Beauvale estate and the Garden Road estate into one community. The Beauvale estate is a distinct community which does not identify itself with the Garden Road estate. Moreover, the Garden Road estate community identify itself more with the urban hub of the town. The Hucknall by-pass which passes through this proposed ward, between the Beauvale and Garden Road communities is a distinct major road which strongly defines community boundaries.

Beauvale

The commission’s proposed ward doesn’t include the Beauvale estate as the name suggests. The south west boundary divides Christchurch Road and Nabbs Lane thereby dividing the estate and the recognised community area. A respondent in the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey also identified that the Beauvale estate should not be excluded.

Westville

The commission’s proposed boundary divides a sub community area which is identified by the former RAF camp, which gives rise to the proposed ward name. Much as the LGBCE has made slight alterations to the ward boundary proposed, the electorate ratio in this ward would be +8% of the district average, and with significant further development planned in the near future for this area, it is felt that electoral equality would be impacted significantly.

Proposal 16

It is proposed to create a multi member ward which encompasses the recognised sub communities to the west of the Hucknall by-pass, taking into full consideration the by-pass as a distinct community boundary. See attached map in Appendix 3.

The proposed name is Hucknall West. This retains the Hucknall identity which is known to be of significant importance to Hucknall residents. The boundary for proposed Hucknall West Ward reflects a clear, whole community area which is defined significantly by the Hucknall by-pass. Several responses to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey suggested a ward area based on everything to the west of the by-pass.

This whole area currently has a well attended Tenants and Residents association, a Hucknall West Safer Neighbourhoods Committee, and also aligns with the a Police beat area covered by its own beat manager, and 3 PCO’s.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects school catchment areas, and has its own shopping areas, churches, Post Office, elderly persons home, and public open space on Dobs Park and Misk Hills. £750k of Section 106 funding has been allocated to this area for health provision, a high tech business park, and 2,000 jobs linked to the existing major employer and industrial estates. There will also be major capital investment for this area in the near future for youth recreational facilities such as a MUGA, BMX track and a football pitch.

It is proposed that Hucknall West ward should be represented by 3 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 7,440, which equates to 2,480 electorate per councillor. It is recognised this is -10.6% from the district average, however, there is significant further development planned for the south of this area, with planning permission recently approved for 900 homes on the Rolls Royce site. The LGBCE have already allowed for 200 new homes in the electorate forecasts, which have taken into account the Rolls Royce site however the site will now potentially be developed sooner than was anticipated and it would be reasonable to assume an additional 100 homes before 2019 which will mean a potential additional 160 electors, a total of 7,600 electorate which equates to 2,533 electorate per councillor, -8.7% from the electorate average. It was also felt important to recognise the by-pass as a significant community boundary in this instance.

Leen Mills and Wighay

The LGBCE proposal excludes Leen Mills Drive and the Leen Mills Primary School community area even though these are suggested in the ward name. This proposed ward area also includes some of the natural town centre area thereby dividing the centre of Hucknall.

In 2016 the Hucknall Inner Relief road development is expected to be completed and will divide the proposed ward. This new major road will run to the north of High Street, joining Annesley Road, cutting across Titchfield Street and Albert Street.

Wigwam

The commission’s proposal suggests that the ‘Vaughan Estate’ identifies itself as a community with the Grange Farm Estate. This is incorrect as the Vaughan Estate area is more alike and has more affinity to the Barbara Square Estate. A respondent to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey suggested the Vaughan Estate should be included with those community areas identified in the Leen Mills and Wighay ward.

Papplewick Lane is a clear community boundary as properties on this road and to the south have a completely different community identity as those to the north of Papplewick Lane.

Proposal 17

It is proposed to create a multi member ward to the north of the town centre encompassing recognised sub community areas. See attached map in Appendix 3.

The proposed name is Hucknall North. This retains the Hucknall identity which is known to be of significant importance to Hucknall residents.

The proposed boundary for Hucknall North reflects a clear, whole community area, keeping 5 sub communities with similar characteristics together whilst recognising where major roads reflect community boundaries. The proposed north west boundary follows the Hucknall by-pass and the southern boundary follows the 2016 Hucknall Inner Relief Road location.

The proposal keeps the Vaughan Estate together with Barbara Square and George Street areas, which are strongly affiliated communities.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects school catchment areas, and has its own Post Office, elderly persons home and public open space for the whole community on the Ranges park area.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 5,052, which equates to 2,526 electorate per councillor, -9% from the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Hazelgrove

The LGBCE proposal includes the Longhill Rise area which is a known community with a separate identity to the Hazelgrove area and has more affinity to the Centre of town rather than to the south.

Broomhill

As with Leen Mills and Wighay, the ward area proposed by the commission divides the town centre. The North West area of Park Drive is a recognised community which has more of an affinity with the town centre than the south of Hucknall.

The Broomhill proposal does not recognise that the Butlers Hill estate and the Broomhill estate have a traditional common identity both being part of the Duke of Portland Welbeck estate, and this proposes to divide this strong community area.

Proposal 18

It is proposed to create a multi member ward to in the centre of Hucknall encompassing the recognised sub community areas and creating the ‘Heart of Hucknall’. See attached map in Appendix 3.

The proposed name is Hucknall Central. This retains the Hucknall identity which is known to be of significant importance to our Hucknall residents.

The boundary for proposed Hucknall Central Ward reflects a clear, whole community area identified by the Hucknall by-pass to the west and the 2016 Hucknall Inner Relief Road location to the north, using these major roads as a recognised community boundary. The east boundary also follows the Robin Hood Railway Line. The proposal keeps the Hucknall Town Centre area together including the Tesco Supermarket area. Several responses to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey commented on the importance of maintaining a centre for Hucknall.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects school catchment areas, and has its own Post Office, churches, and elderly persons housing at Darlison Court.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 6,068, which equates to 3,034 electorate per councillor, +9% from the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Butlers Hill

The LGBCE proposal includes the Tesco superstore and Ashgate Road area which are more aligned to the town centre. The Butlers Hill area is part of the Duke of Portland Welbeck estate, along with the Broomhill estate. This proposal divides that community area which has strong traditional community identity.

Proposal 19

It is proposed to create a multi member ward to the South of Hucknall encompassing recognised sub community areas. See attached map in Appendix 3.

The proposed name is Hucknall South. This retains the Hucknall identity which is known to be of significant importance to Hucknall residents.

The boundary for the proposed Hucknall South Ward reflects a clear, whole community area which recognises where major roads and railway lines reflect community boundaries, the proposed south west boundary follows the by-pass and the east boundary also follows the Robin Hood Railway Line where appropriate.

The proposed boundary area also follows the edge of Titchfield Park, a recognised community boundary, keeping together the Welbeck estate, whilst ensuring the Tesco and Sherwood Street areas remain aligned with the town centre.

The ward proposed by the Council reflects school catchment areas, and has its own Post Office, churches, elderly persons accommodation, and public open space for the whole community on Titchfield Park. A new tram stop is earmarked for this ward in Butlers Hill area.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 2 councillors. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 5,433, which equates to 2,716 electorate per councillor, very similar to the district average at -2% and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

Proposal 20

It is proposed to create a single member ward to the East of Hucknall encompassing the recognised community area. See attached map in Appendix 3.

The proposed name is Hucknall East. This retains the Hucknall identity which is known to be of significant importance to Hucknall residents. The boundary for proposed Hucknall East Ward reflects a clear, whole community area with the west boundary following the Robin Hood Railway Line where appropriate. The proposed boundary area recognises a distinct whole community of newer built properties and further planned new build. This area would have no council properties within it.

It is proposed that this ward should be represented by 1 councillor. The 2019 estimated electorate forecast is 2,595, -6.5% from the district average and therefore within the recommended +/- 10%.

The Rurals

67% of residents from the Rural’s area responding to the ‘Helping Shape the Future of Ashfield’ survey stated they know where their current ward boundaries are, whilst 33% didn’t know. More residents were in favour of the LGBCE proposals (44% as opposed to 22%) and felt they did reflect community identity of their area (33% as opposed to 22%). One respondent suggested that it was important that the three villages in this area retain their separate identities.

Therefore the Council agrees with the proposals for Selston, Underwood and Jacksdale.

Variance Variance No Electorate Average No Electorate Average per Electorate Average Current Ward LGBCE Proposed Wards from average Proposed Amendments No Cllrs from Cllrs Forecast per Cllr Cllrs Forecast Cllr Forecast per Cllr % average % Hucknall Hucknall Central Ward 2 6037 3019 Butler's Hill Ward 1 2898 2898 4% Hucknall East Ward 1 2595 2595 -6% Hucknall East Ward 2 6909 3455 Beauvale Ward 1 3001 3001 8% Hucknall South Ward 2 5433 2717 -2% Hucknall North Ward 2 5581 2791 Westville Ward 1 3004 3004 8% Hucknall North Ward 2 5052 2526 -9% Hucknall West Ward 3 8061 2687 Hazelgrove Ward 1 3006 3006 8% Hucknall Central ward 2 6068 3034 9% TOTAL 9 26588 Broomhill Ward 1 2974 2974 7% Hucknall West Ward 3 7440 2480 -10.60% Wigwam Ward 1 2896 2896 4% TOTAL 10 26588 Wighay and Leen Mills Ward 2 5802 2901 5% Whyburn Ward 1 3007 3007 8% TOTAL 9 26588

Kirkby Kirkby in Ashfield Central Ward 2 6164 3082 Kirkby Central Ward 1 2887 2887 4% The Park ward 1 3020 3020 9% Kirkby in Ashfield East Ward 2 5164 2582 Kingsway Ward 1 2651 2651 -4% Kingsway Ward 1 3017 3017 9% Kirkby in Ashfield West Ward 2 5573 2787 Lower Coxmoor Ward 1 2879 2879 4% Summit Ward 1 2505 2505 -10% Woodhouse Ward 2 6115 3058 Hollinwell Ward 1 2715 2715 -2% Abbey Hill Ward 1 2601 2601 -6% TOTAL 8 23016 Greenwood Ward 1 2894 2894 4% Larwood ward 1 2715 2715 -2% Old Kirkby Ward 1 2875 2875 4% Kirkby Cross and Portland Ward 1 3043 3043 10% NB: Woodhouse lost some to Selston Annesley and Kirkby Woodhouse Ward 2 5903 2952 6% Annesley and Nuncargate Ward 2 5903 2952 6% TOTAL 8 22804 TOTAL 8 22804

Sutton Sutton in Ashfield Central Ward 3 8871 King's Mill and Sutton Lawns Ward 2 5137 2569 -7% Central and New Cross Ward 2 5628 2814 1% Sutton in Ashfield East Ward 3 9737 Leamington Ward 1 2687 2687 -3% Leamington Ward 1 3027 3027 9% Sutton in Ashfield North Ward 3 8922 Ashfields Ward 1 2843 2843 2% Ashfields ward 1 3018 3018 9% Sutton in Ashfield West Ward 3 9568 Carsic Ward 1 2691 2691 -3% Carsic Ward 1 2922 2922 5% TOTAL 12 37098 Quarrydale Ward 1 2690 2690 -3% The Dales Ward 1 2595 2595 -6% Sutton Junction and Harlow Wood Ward 1 2921 2921 5% Sutton Junction and Harlow Wood ward 1 2921 2921 5% and Teversal Ward 1 2600 2600 -6% Stanton Hill and Teversal Ward 1 2600 2600 -6% Skegby Ward 2 5091 2546 -8% Skegby Ward 2 5771 2886 4% Sutton Central Ward 1 2690 2690 -3% St Mary's Ward 1 3048 3048 10% Huthwaite and St Mary's Ward 3 7748 2583 -7% Huthwaite and Brierley Ward 2 5568 2784 0% TOTAL 14 37098 TOTAL 13 37098

Rural Underwood Ward 1 2462 Underwood Ward 1 2715 2715 -2% Underwood Ward 1 2715 2715 -2% Jacksdale Ward 1 2570 Jacksdale Ward 1 2725 2725 -2% Jacksdale Ward 1 2725 2725 -2% Selston Ward 2 5389 Selston Ward 2 5193 2597 -6% Selston Ward 2 5193 2597 -6% TOTAL 4 10421 TOTAL 4 10633 TOTAL 4 10633