Local resident submissions to the City Council electoral review

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City of Bristol

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Name: Sandra Ingham

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We are not against the proposed electoral boundary change from Eastville into as long as our postcode remains the same and that where we live will still be known as Stapleton.

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City of Bristol

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Name: Ruth Jackson

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To whom it may concern, I have just been informed that there are plans to redraw the Bristol ward of Westbury-on-Trym. Having seen the planned new boundaries I would like to voice my strong opposition. As a resident of Trym Road in the heart of the historic village of Westbury-on -Trym I am horrified to discover that under the new boundaries I would be classed as living in . My cottage is 150 years old, it sits next to the river Trym, To say I don't live in Westbury-on-Trym would be utterly ludicrous. I am very proud of Westbury-on-Trym and the village community that thrives here. To suddenly declare that the historic heart of the village is no longer in Westbury-on-Trym would be utter madness. I believe that the alternative option put forward by the Westbury-on-Trym Society for a partnership ward with Henleaze combining the two present wards and sharing three councillors would be a far better idea that would not damage the historic community of the village. I hope my opposition to the proposed redrawing of the ward will be noted. Kind regards, Ruth Jackson

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City of Bristol

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Name: Roger Jacob

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Organisation Name: Westbury on Trym resident

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1 Westbury on Trym is the oldest settlement in the Bristol area with origins in the 8th Century –a charter to found a monastery was granted by King Offa of Mercia 2 There is a strong and sturdy community here with roots in an ancestry stretching back for centuries as a Gloucestershire farming village and in the See of the Bishop of Worcester until the 19thC 3 It was a centre for early Christian missionaries in Saxon England and later its famous College of Canons trained clerics for the medieval church before the Dissolution of the Monasteries 4 It still has six active church congregations associated with the village with Bishop Carpenter’s original re-modelled 15thC Parish church - which he wanted to make into a Cathedral - at its heart 5 The village is still a busy shopping and financial centre, equivalent to a small market town, serving at least 7 other wards besides its own, with a car park and central bus stops and having a well established Business Association 6 It has one of Bristol’s oldest shops, founded by the Mogford family in the 19th C, famed for its personal service and drawing customers from far and wide 7 Its original school room was founded in 1828 (building still extant) and there are now 2 primary and 3 secondary schools, including the famous Redmaids’ and Badminton Schools within the ward 7 1869 was a momentous year for the village given then not only a Police Station, (now used as law offices) but also the famous Village Hall. A Crown Post Office and Public Library followed in the 1930s 8 It is proud of the splendid, architect designed 'Westbury' (not Henleaze) Village Hall, built in Victorian Gothic style and established for concerts and education by the well- known Ames family of Cote House. Now well known around Bristol as a venue for weddings and parties, it was saved from destruction in 1970 by a village campaign 9 A War Memorial subscribed and erected by Westbury people graces the centre of the village and hosts a large Remembrance Day service every year, with church leaders, choirs and processions 10 No less than seven pubs are still supported within its borders, each serving its own group of local supporters, at least four dating back to the days of coaches travelling through on the early Turnpike Rd 11 An established Conservation Area protects the centre of the historic village and is now under reappraisal for enlargement after the Westbury Society’s lead in forming a ‘Community Plan’ for future town planning reference 12 The village is celebrated among other older suburbs in a display at the ‘M Shed’- museum of Bristol’s history

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City of Bristol

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Name: Garry James

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These proposed boundary changes make no sense at all in my opinion.It seems devisive and will split communities which have been together since was formed.I class the area around Lloyds bank and the shops as the centre of Bishopsworth and to put this area into the ward is absolute madness.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4404 12/01/2015

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City of Bristol

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Name: Richard Jarrett

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I do not see the proven benefit to moving the boundaries. It has been recommended that they stay the same by the LGBC. Additionally, a change would result in confusion for those who are "moved" from one area to another.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4330 16/12/2014

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City of Bristol

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Name: Jo Jenkins

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To maintain the historical identity and preserve the integrity of the village of Westbury on Trym. I would support the proposal put forward by the Westbury on Trym Society to go into partnership with the ward of Henleaze and combine the two present wards into one and share the three councillors between them.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4643 06/02/2015 From: To: Subject: FW: Boundary changes. Date: 05 January 2015 09:15:13

-----Original Message----- From: Roger Jenkins ] Sent: 27 December 2014 10:22 To: Reviews@ Subject: Boundary changes.

Dear Sirs,

I understand that there is a proposal to incorporate most of the historic village of Westbury on Trym into the Henleaze Ward. Whilst I have no doubt that for demographic reasons boundaries need to be moved to accommodate population movements, it is quite unacceptable that the historic village of Westbury on Trym should be moved out of the Westbury Ward.

If anything Henleaze Ward should be renamed Westbury on Trym as it was for centuries part of the parish of W o T, until St. Peter's Church was built in the 1920s and it still is part of the postal district of W o T.

I trust that those responsible for these proposed changes will not remove Westbury on Trym from the Westbury on Trym Ward.

Yours faithfully,

Roger & Rosie Jenkins, Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

City of Bristol

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Name: Anne Jewell

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Proposal to incorporate part of Westbury-on-Trym into Henleaze Ward We are residents of Henleaze, and former residents of Westbury-on-Trym. We strongly disagree with the proposal to transfer parts of the nucleus of the village of Westbury into the Henleaze ward. As adjustments are necessary, we strongly support the suggestion made at the January 2015 meeting of the Westbury-on-Trym Society that this new ward should be called Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym with three councillors representing it. David and Anne Jewell

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4825 16/02/2015 From: To: Subject: FW: Ward Bristol BS2; BS6 Date: 15 January 2015 14:22:23

Hi Mark,

Please see submission below for Bristol.

Helen

From: David John [mailto: ] Sent: 14 January 2015 16:56 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Ashley Ward Bristol BS2; BS6

May I ,fmr Ashley County Councillor on Avon County Council ,wish to point out that the proposed redrawing of the boundaries to encompass : Stokes Croft and Effingham Road and environs , will disadvantage the B.M.E population of Bristol's inner City . Stokes Croft is a student accommodation area disproportionately young and white. Effingham Road is made up of large family houses bordering St Andrews Park - white middleclass. To arbitarily re-draw the boundaries would devalue the demographic and special nature of the Bristol West Constituency and 'bell weather'constituency for the National Election. Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

City of Bristol

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Name: Grenville Johnson

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The proposal for a new and additional ward in St George, Bristol to cover the Troopers Hill area and a major restructuring of the ward boundaries is not really necessary or beneficial for all residents of the St George area longer term. It will potentially add new levels of complexity with decision making at a local and national level. It will also potentially geographically and socially divide this area of the city of Bristol. Presumably, if the plan is adopted, additional councillors will need to be elected to cover and represent the new area, and this will place a new and additional financial burden on Bristol tax payers in order to cover councillors expenses and overall administrative costs of maintaining and running a new ward in this area. The current Troopers Hill and the surrounding area is relatively small in real terms, and it does not warrant this type of change.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4842 16/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:33 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Ward boundaries for Westbury & Henleaze

From: Paul & Pat Johnson Sent: 15 February 2015 16:20 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward boundaries for Westbury & Henleaze

As residents of Westbury-on-Trym,we support the idea of a "Partnership ward with Henleaze"combining the two present wards into one and sharing 3 councillors between us. It is vital to keep Westbury -on-Trym community together, the village serves the whole area and the historical identity must be kept. P. Johnsons

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 13:01 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Boundary changes in my area

From: robert jones Sent: 16 February 2015 11:54 To: Reviews@ Subject: Boundary changes in my area

Dear Sir, Regarding the proposed boundary changes of Westbury‐on‐Trym and Henleaze. My family have lived in the Westbury‐on‐trym area as a family for 45 years, I am 68 and have lived in the area all my life. It is a very historic area and the word Westbury village is a landmark for all Bristolians, in an age where we are expected to embrace so much change in our lives I think it is important to keep what we can of our national heritage, I feel some people are in jobs and feel they have to make change for change sake, never mind the people it will effect. Westbury‐on‐Trym is a historic area with ancient church, ancient village hall and of the course the centre of the village the war memorial for me for someone to destroy this would be criminal Yours sincerelyn Bob Jones

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City of Bristol

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Name: evan david jones

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We support the proposal of combining the two wards,Westbury on trym and Henleaze into one

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City of Bristol

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Name: Eleanor Jones

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It seems absolutely crazy to name a ward as Westbury-on-Trym when the whole of the 1200 year-old village centre of W-o-T is outwith the boundaries. I have lived in Westbury-on-Trym for 7 years now, having previously lived in Redland, and I can assure you that there is a much greater community spirit here than in Redland. It does not feel like W-o-T on the other side of Falcondale Road, nor does it feel the same as Henleaze. However, it would seem better to combine the ward with Henleaze( not calling it "Henleaze", however), and reduce the total number of councillors to 3, as suggested by the Westbury-on-Trym Society, thus ensuring that the historic village, war memorial, village hall and shopping centre would remain within a ward with the name of Westbury-on-Trym still included. I do hope that you will seriously reconsider as you imply you will at least consider alternatives. Mrs E Jones,

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4623 05/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

City of Bristol

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Name: Ian Jones

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Dear Sir/Madam, I live on the edge of Westbury on Trym and Henleaze in Bristol with the current boundary. Whilst it doesn’t concern me too much as to whether I live in one or the other, I do think it is ridiculous that it is being proposed that Westbury on Trym village be moved in to a ward known as Henleaze! Henleaze has it’s own successful high street which you could already class as it’s town/village centre. Westbury on Trym should continue to have it’s own focal point and not be moved in to Henleaze. The very essence and history of Westbury on Trym revolves around the village and the parish church. Moving either of these in to Henleaze is removing the identity of Westbury on Trym and should not be considered. Regards, Ian Jones.

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City of Bristol

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Name: Julia Jones

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Re Bishopston ward, Bristol: the Gloucester Road, BS7 is a thriving and vibrant shopping street, with a range of bars and cafés and shops to meet the needs of a diverse community which loves this street. It makes no sense therefore to split this road through the middle so that at either end, one side falls in Redland ward, whilst the opposite side is in Bishopston ward, whilst the middle section is in Bishopston. Is there really a need to change this boundary, being in mind that a significant number of residents in this area are students who are registered to vote at their home address and not within the bishopston and redland wards. If there must be a change, can a more logical division be made which doesn't split the Gloucester road through the middle.

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City of Bristol

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Name: K Jones

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I am a resident of Cliftonwood in Clifton ward in Bristol. The proposal to create a ' and Harbourside' ward will divide the historic neighbourhood of Hotwells between the new wards of Clifton West and Hotwells & Harbourside as well as dividing Cliftonwood from Hotwells. The community of Cliftonwood and Hotwells, is clearly recognised as a single entity by residents (hence we have a Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association) and defined by the parish boundary. The new boundary proposals will divide this established community rather than reflect community identity. I strongly object to the proposed boundaries which cut the historic area of Hotwells into two. If the boundaries do need to change, then a better plan would be for 'Hotwells and Cliftonwood' to include the area south of Hotwell Road (as at present); and to move the area east of Jacob's Wells Road to the 'Central' area.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4567 02/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

City of Bristol

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Name: Matthew Jones

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I oppose the suggestion of splitting Hotwells into two wards along the Hotwell Road. Hotwells is currently a happy, supportive community and wonderful place to live. Bristol should be proud of Hotwells. I am naive to the motivations, but see no reason or benefit.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4588 03/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

City of Bristol

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Name: Natasha Jones

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Feature Annotations

1: Include this area in Redland too! 2: Yes please include South Road in Redland boundary

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database rights 2013.

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Annotation 1: Include this area in Redland too!

Annotation 2: Yes please include South Road in Redland boundary

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Living on , which has a postal address of Redland and is literally the next door property to Redland Train Station, I am in FULL SUPPORT of the boundary being redrawn so that all properties on South Road and the train station are INCLUDED within REDLAND boundary. I also suggest that the rest of the land shown within Cotham but which is north of the railway line, is included within REDLAND. Again, properties have the address Redland in this area! Thank you :)

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4572 03/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 29 January 2015 08:50 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Boundary Change

From: jones ronald Sent: 28 January 2015 20:15 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Boundary Change

Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to your proposed boundary changes to the unique Westbury-on-Trym village. We are protesting at these proposals as you will be taking the heart out of the Community which use the shops, cafe's, parks, church, library and Canford Cemetry. If you allow these proposals to go through you will be destroying the centre and heart of this delightful and unique village which so many people have lived in and visited on so many occasions. The Cenotaph is in the centre of the village.I beg of you to look again at this proposal and find another way to reset your boundaries. I await your urgent reply. Yours Sincerely Mr R T Jones

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City of Bristol

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Name: Rhys Jones

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I think the proposals to include at andrews park and area in Ashley and stokes croft ward makes perfect sense well done.

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City of Bristol

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Name: robert jones

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I feel that westbury-on-trym village should not be seperated from the ward of its name. I strongly request that westbury on trym ward maintain the old village as there is signifcant history and community feeling also a significant active and very useful local community group. The village and the area are celebrated by the city as being 'the village within the city' and to destroy this by making the proposed ward boundary chamges is wrong and will cause far reaching damage to the city.

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City of Bristol

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Name: Richard Jones

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Bristol Proposals. The proposal to split Westbury-on-Trym between two Wards is the kind of proposal that can only come about by drawing a line on a map for the sake of convenience; it comes from the same type of thinking as tried to create a County of Malvernshire out of the historic counties of Hereford and Worcester in the early 1970s. That proposal was ridiculed as the Local Government Bill passed through Parliament in 1971; ultimately, the new authority formed from both historic counties was abolished. This is not the only example of proposals for the re-organisation of local government that have been made over time, born out of the statistician's head rather than local need. Local government is not only about administrative efficiency; it is about identity. Westbury-on-Trym has a centre, and as a community predates Bristol itself. It has a historic park (Canford Park) that serves the community; the nature and character of this small Victorian park in a dense concentration of housing is prized and guarded. The draft planning proposals would dismantle a cohesive local government structure, for no good reason. The centre of Westbury-on-Trym would no longer be represented by Westbury councillors. A counter proposal from local people has been made, namely that if the number of councillors in the Henleaze/Westbury-on-Trym area has to be reduced because of growth of population elsewhere within Bristol's boundaries, there should be a new 3-member Ward for the combined area of Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. This is far more satisfactory than removing the heart of Westbury-on-Trym and giving that area to Henleaze, a somewhat different and far more recent suburb of Bristol. Taking into account the growth and development of the respective areas, the name of the new Ward might be 'Westbury-on-Trym with Henleaze'.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4883 17/02/2015