Local resident submissions to the City Council electoral review

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City of Bristol

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Name: J Camfield

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I think that it is very important for the historic centre of westbury on Trym village and westbury on Trym primary school remain in the westbury on Trym ward. I believe that westbury on Trym and have similar issues so would be happy for the wards to merge as westbury on Trym and henleaze ward. I also think that Henleaze lake is an important part of Henleaze ward and should remain within.

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As someone who lives on and up to now has voted in the Windmill Hill Ward, I and many others have always regarded the housing north and south of Marksbury road to be one area together. I applaud the proposal to make the Bedminster boundary consistent with the railway line, which ic neat and logical, but feel that this leaves many voters who are south of both that line and Marksbury Road as now being within the ward, the main body of which is separated from them by the ridge of Novers Common. I would propose that the Filwood-Windmill Hill boundary instead now run along the ridge, south of Torpoint and Lynton Roads, crossing Novers Hill and the Malago north of the Trading Estate, and then turning south of Hastings Road and its related roads to meet Way. This would put the voters on the 'flat' between Novers' Common and Windmill Hill all in the same ward and in presumably easy reach, by foot, of the same polling station (possibly at Marksbury Road Library).

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City of Bristol

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Name: Colin Capner

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Alex Woodman is the only councillor in the Cabot ward I have ever heard from. Democratic representation from both Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats or indeed any other party is basically zero between elections. If the boundary changes mean that our representatives take some sort of interest in the electorate bring it on. If the status quo is maintained save your .... err I mean my money and dont bother. I suspect I am leaning towards a vote against...but I doubt that vote is worth anything. I dont sse the point in splitting Alfred hill into two wards...but then we can't be ignored to any greater extent!

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Name: Michael Carden

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I'm very concerned that the proposals to divide the current Westbury on Trym area into two parts and would like the Boundary Commission to consider that I would rather support a new 3- councillor Ward - "Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze

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Name: Anne Carroll

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I think the boundary of Henleaze and Westbury=on-Trym should be Eastfield and Westbury Hill. It is wrong to put Westbury High St, the war memorial, the church etc into Henleaze as there is no historical link. Westbury Village has been an entity long before Henleaze and has a completely separate identity. So keep Canford Lane to the east in Westbury, not Henleaze. They are 2 separate communities and have their own community spirit. Please take people into account, not just numbers.

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Name: Stephen Carroll

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2: The second area bounded by Pinewood Close and Cote Lea Park to be included in ward.

1: The area north and west of the Eastfield Road boundary to be included in Westbury on Trym ward, not Henleaze.

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Annotation 1: The area north and west of the Eastfield Road boundary to be included in Westbury on Trym ward, not Henleaze.

Annotation 2: The second area bounded by Pinewood Close and Cote Lea Park to be included in Southmead ward.

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Westbury on Trym village is centred on the roundabout/war memorial at the junction of the High Street, Canford Lane and Westbury Hill, for historical reasons and practical day-to-day purposes of shopping, access to local resources and social interaction, This focal point embodies the heart of the community. Excluding this area from Westbury on Trym ward would undermine the identity of the village and cause unnecessary controversy. One has to wonder if anyone from LGBC actually came to walk around the local area before allowing this proposal to be published? It will inevitably lead to strong and justified criticism of the LGBC. Given the relative voting populations of each ward, Henleaze ward (c 10,000) can more than afford to 'donate' some of its population for voting purposes to Westbury on Trym ward (c 5,000). This would support the stated purpose of the exercise of redrawing boundaries to even up ward populations. The second area around Pinewood Close and Cote Lea Park shares more in common in terms of housing character, density and street pattern with Southmead than with Westbury on Trym or Henleaze. Westbury Road and Eastfield Road are natural boundaries between Henleaze and Westbury on Trym. Chock Lane is a natural eastern boundary to the village of Westbury on Trym. These natural boundaries have integrity based on history, local identity and the feelings of local residents (I claim some knowledge having been engaged for some months in mapping Henleaze and helping to write our contribution to a 'Know your Neighbourhood' document). Arguably the line I've drawn around Pinewood Close and Cote Lea Park to include them in Southmead ward could be extended north to include Channel Hill, though I suspect Holmwood Gardens residents may disagree.

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City of Bristol

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Name: Rosemary Chamberlin

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Regarding the proposed and Harbourside Ward: Hotwells is an area that has long been linked with Cliftonwood and Clifton and not ever with Southville. For example, we have the Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society, the Clifton and Hotwells History Society. the Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association. The new ward of would not only separate Hotwells from Cliftonwood but would split Hotwells in two, with everything north of Hotwell Road being in one ward and the waterside fringe being in another. Your proposals would split an established community in two. I am also very unhappy about the proposal to have a different number of councillors for different wards. I can see that in one way this seems reasonable - one councillor per x number of voters, but it means that in some parts of the city people get the chance to vote for 2 representatives of the party of their choice, while others have only one. This does not mean everyone has an equal vote. For example, a Conservative in Westbury on Trym, say, would be able to vote towards putting 2 Conservatives onto the Council, contributing to the size of the Conservative Group, while a voter in Hotwells would be able to vote for just one representative of their party of choice. This does not seem like equal representation to me.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4766 12/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 04 February 2015 08:25 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: ward boundaries- Westbury on T rym/ H enleaze Bristol

From: Roy Chambers Sent: 03 February 2015 10:18 To: Reviews@ Subject: ward boundaries- Westbury on T rym/ H enleaze Bristol

With regard to the proposed boundary changes in Bristol, I am concerned that our villages may lose their identities and the ideal solution could be a partnership ward between Westbury on Trym and Henleaze. This would preserve the historic value of the two areas and three councillors would be capable of looking after the whole area.

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City of Bristol

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Name: Timothy Chambers

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Please consider whether Redland Ward should include the area north of the railway line running from Redland to Stations. (C.o.I. I live in that area).

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4539 02/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 27 January 2015 08:45 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Proposal by the Boundary Commision to redraw Ward borders.

From: George Chandler Sent: 26 January 2015 19:53 To: Reviews@ Subject: Proposal by the Boundary Commision to redraw Bishopsworth Ward borders.

Dear Sirs, I am writing to you to express my views on the proposed boundary changes from Bishopsworth to Hartcliffe. I am not sure you are aware that there is another estate between Hartcliffe and Bishopsworth known as Withywood so why the need to change. If I had considered buying my property in Hartcliffe I would have done so but I prefer Bishopsworth in name and in location. Plus the fact that the price of my property would be drastically reduced. I am totally against the idea of changing our location name and feel that money wasted on this whim will be money ill spent. Yours sincerely, Mr George Chandler January 26th 2015

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City of Bristol

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Please include within Bristol boundaries.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 02 February 2015 12:59 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Bishopsworth Ward, Bristol

From: Nick Chapple Sent: 02 February 2015 12:16 To: Reviews@

Subject: Bishopsworth Ward, Bristol

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I wish to comment on your draft proposals concerning the above Ward and in particular the fact that the odd numbered houses in my road, Church Road, will remain outside the Ward.

Frankly, this proposal is ridiculous. I understand that you have to draw a line somewhere and thate ther are bound to be anomalies. However, Church Road is an integral part of Bishopsworth. The local church, St Peters, is situated on Church Road. In fact, the churchyard is almost directly opposite my front door and yet, under your current proposal, we will be outside the Ward.

When you publish your final decision, I trust that common sense will prevail and that both sides of Church Road will be in the new Ward.

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Nick Chapple

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City of Bristol

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Name: Darla Charleston

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Please don't combine Westbury on Trym and Henleaze. We like our area named how it is and cannot understand why our Council, funded by our taxes, is wasting money on this ridiculous proposal. STOP!

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Name: Phil Cheatle

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The proposed "Westbury-on-Trym" ward actually EXCLUDES the centre of Westbury-on-Trym - the heart of our community! As a resident of this ward for 20 years, this strikes me as ridiculous. Westbury on Trym village hss huge historic significance. It is currently an important local shopping centre and social centre with restaurants, coffee shops, churches and village hall. I am strongly in favour of the idea of a partnership ward with Henleaze combining the two present wards into one and sharing 3 councillors between us.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 02 February 2015 12:59 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: proposed Bristol boundary changes.....

From: frances chesneau Sent: 02 February 2015 12:47 To: Reviews@ Subject: proposed Bristol boundary changes.....

Dear Sir / Madam

I understand the reasoning behind the proposed Bristol boundary changes, however I would like to support the Westbury-on-Trym Societies idea of a partnership ward with Westbury on Trym and Henleaze ward. Combining the two present wards into one and sharing three councillors between us is a much more sensible option and would allow our historical Westbury on Trym village to stay together and retain its strong village community.

Please take my comments into account.

Kind regards

Frances Chesneau resident of Westbury on Trym village.

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Subject: FW: Proposal to withdraw Bishopsworth Ward borders Date: 15 January 2015 13:36:14

Hi Mark,

Please see submission below for Bristol.

Helen

-----Original Message----- From: Gemma Christian [mailto: ] Sent: 15 January 2015 09:02 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Proposal to withdraw Bishopsworth Ward borders

Dear Sirs,

I have today received a letter from Cllr Richard Eddy advising that you plan to withdraw the Bishopsworth Ward borders and transfer to Hartcliffe Ward.

I strongly object to my address being in the Hartcliffe Ward. I purchased my property over 9 years ago in the Bishopsworth Ward and would NOT have done so if it was in Hartcliffe.

I am already suffering a detriment to the value of my property due to the ongoing saga of the spine road being build outside my front door and this will devalue it more. I therefore request that you desist from such action. Should you proceed I will obtain legal advice and seek to obtain compensation at the highest level.

Yours faithfully

Gemma Christian Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:34 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Proposed changes to Ward boundaries of Westbury and Henleaze

From: Sent: 15 February 2015 14:23 To: Reviews@ Subject: Proposed changes to Ward boundaries of Westbury and Henleaze

Dear Sir

My wife and I have been residents of Westbury-on-Trym for the past 27 years living at The heart of Westbury is the area around the War Memorial and the two churches. To transfer this area to a new Henleaze Ward would destroy the 'sense of village' which exists. In addition creating a new Westbury Ward with one councillor would make it difficult for the ward to be adequately represented at times of the year when the councillor has to be absent from the ward.

I would suggest that a combined ward is created represented by 3 councillors. This would offer a better long term service to the electorate.

Yours faithfully,

Martin Christie

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City of Bristol

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Name: Chris Chubb

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I am concerned that the proposal for the new Westbury Ward recommends that it be split along Falcondale Road and that the centre of Westbury Village will be moved into the Henleaze Ward. This would go against the strong community identity which has been built up in Westbury Village over thousands of years - it pre-existed Bristol itself. Also, in areas such as its facilities (including Canford Park and the library), its transport links and its community groups (including its churches and organisations such as SUSWOT) it is important that it is represented as a single unit. I understand that it has been suggested that, instead of a division, the Wards of Henleaze and Westbury be merged into a partnership, with three Counsellors representing the whole area. As this will maintain the separate identities of both Wards, while still ensuring adequate respresntation for its residents, I wholly support this idea.

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The proposal to have the Village of Westbury on Trym in the extended Henleaze ward is ridiculous. The village must remain in the ward of Westbury on Trym. The village is the heart of Westbury on Trym and the residents do not identify themselves with living in Henleaze.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:35 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Westbury-on-Trym Boundary change

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: wendy/mike clark Sent: 14 February 2015 19:33 To: Reviews@ Subject: Westbury‐on‐Trym Boundary change

This is a ridiculous idea.

Westbury‐on‐Trym has been a village for far longer than Henleaze has existed.

It should remain as a separate ward.

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City of Bristol

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Re Westbury on Trym and Henleaze Proposals. As a resident of Westbury-on-Trym, living at the 'village end' of Stoke Lane, I feel that the proposal to remove the central part of Westbury and add it to neighbouring Henleaze, goes against the historic identity of the two Wards. People living to the west of Falcondale Road identify most with the centre of Westbury village and see themselves most definitely as full residents of Westbury-on-Trym. This orientation is determined by the topography which requires climbing the steep hill of Falcondale Road to reach Henleaze and Westbury Park whereas the centre of Westbury is easily accessible along Stoke Lane and Canford Lane. These residents will use the banks, post office, shops and other facilities in the village and never think of going up the hill to Henleaze. If a redistribution of the councillors in North Bristol is unavoidable, I would be in favour of any proposal that maintains the integrity of the whole village of Westbury-on-Trym rather than the current proposal to break up the village. Brian Clay

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City of Bristol

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2: Put this area into Horfield.

1: I don't know how to draw the lines on this map - it's not working! This whole new section put into Redland has always been Bishopston and should remain Bishopston!! We are NOT living in Redland which has a BS6 postcode - Bishopston is BS7

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Annotation 1: I don't know how to draw the lines on this map - it's not working! This whole new section put into Redland has always been Bishopston and should remain Bishopston!! We are NOT living in Redland which has a BS6 postcode - Bishopston is BS7

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The extension of Redland boundary up to Bishop Road is simply not acceptable bringing a whole chunk of Bishopston into the Redland ward. This is NOT Redland and never will be. It shows the total ignorance and lack of local sensibilities expressed by faceless bureaucrats. Redland stops at Cranbrook Road - everything North of that road with a BS7 postcode is Bishopston - so in fact Bishopston ward's southern boundary should extend south to Cranbrook Road. East of Gloucester Road is St. Andrews and Down - put those areas together if Bishopston is too big! Bristol's mayor will use any excuse to include Bishopston in his undemocratic plans to enforce a Residents' Parking Zone - so if this new section is included in Redland he'll use this new boundary to say this is now within the Redland RPZ! This boundary change is completely illogical and idiotic.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4632 05/02/2015 Dear Sir,

I would like to take this opportunity as a local Cotham resident to comment on the boundary review.

On the whole, I support the newly proposed boundaries for Cotham but believe the name ‘Cotham and Kingsdown’ would better reflect the communities that are to be included in the ward. I also support the proposed new boundaries for the Redland Ward. The new ward would more accurately mirror the community by including, Redland High School, Redland Green School and Redland Parish Church.

I have concerns over the naming of Clifton West and Clifton East Wards, preferring Clifton East to be named Clifton Down and Clifton East simply to be named Clifton. The altered Clifton East Ward would include Clifton Down shopping centre and the Clifton Down train station, hence the suggested name change of Clifton Down.

Finally, I support the proposed Hotwells and Harbourside Ward which covers the area in and around the Harbourside in the City Centre.

Yours faithfully,

Sarah Cleave

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From: Richard Clifton [mailto: Sent: 10 January 2015 10:47 To: Reviews@ Subject:

As a local resident of I wrote to you giving my views some while ago and I was pleased to learn that the initial suggestions supported my proposal to have an extended Henbury & ward which included the Charlton Mead Estate.

However I gather there is now a suggestion of moving the Royal Victoria Park Estate into the Southmead ward. I find this very odd - the Royal Victoria Park residents have always thought of themselves as being very much an integral part of Brentry, sharing the Brentry facilities. Their children attend Brentry Primary School.

Therefore I would like to see Royal Victoria Park remain in the enlarged Henbury and Brentry Ward.

I hope you will take my views into account.

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I am a Hotwells resident and am against the proposed new ward of Hotwells and Harbourside. This will divide our historic neighbourhood and separate Hotwells from Cliftonwood. We have a strong community identity and a joint Neighbourhood Partnership which has enabled many positive changes in the area. I also believe that we will not be represented as well in the Council as the new ward will mean only 1, rather than our current 2 councillors.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4602 04/02/2015 From: To: Subject: FW: Bristol Boundary Review Date: 16 December 2014 08:56:39

From: Matthew Cockburn Sent: 14 December 2014 16:18 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol Boundary Review

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I would like to make a comment on the draft ward boundary proposals for the Bristol area.

The new Bishopston ward feels even less like Bishopston than the old one did. As you’ll see from the OS map, the area most people consider to be Bishopston is south of Bishop Road and west of Gloucester Rd. By moving the boundary north the heart of Bishopston is no longer in Bishopston ward. Rather than reopening the ward boundary discussion – which seems fine to me – I’d suggest a different name might be better for the new Bishopston ward. reflects the bulk of the area. Ashley Down & Horfield Common would be more accurate but longer.

I hope this comment is useful.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew

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I believe that Westbury-on-Trym should not be divided into two wards using Falcondale Road as the divider. I agree with the Westbury-on-Trym Society's proposal that Westbury-on-Trym should be a partnership ward with Henleaze: Combining the two present wards into one and sharing 3 councillors between us. It is important to keep our village together and to preserve its rightful name of 'Westbury-on-Trym'. There are many reasons why Westbury-on-Trym must not be divided. Here is a list: TWENTY GOOD REASONS WHY WESTBURY VILLAGE MUST RETAIN ITS NAME AND STATUS 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 8 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 use as law offices) but also the famous Village Hall. A Crown Post Office and Public Library followed in the 1930s 9 It is proud of the splendid, architect designed 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 10 It has its own public park and Bowling Club, established a hundred years ago on land from ‘Canford Farm’, whose name it retains in “Canford Park”. There is still a Men’s Club also, founded in 1896 11 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 12 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 traveling through on the early Turnpike Rd 13 An established Conservation Area protects the centre of the historic village and is now under re- appraisal for enlargement after the Westbury Society’s lead in forming a ‘Community Plan’ for future town planning reference 14 The village is celebrated among other older suburbs in a display at the ‘M Shed’- museum of Bristol’s history 15 We number among past residents: Bishop Carpenter of 15th C Worcester See, William Canynge 14th C Lord Mayor of Bristol, Prince Rupert hero of the Civil War, relations of the Wedgewood family, Robert Southey romantic poet laureate and friend to Wordsworth, Amelia Edwards founder of Anglo/Egyptian archaeology, Sir Stanley Badock of Badock’s wood and University fame and Sir Gilbert White 16. The half of Westbury on the other side of Falcondale Road is a valued and integral part of the original Parish of Westbury on Trym that stretched over a vast area down to and Clifton 17. This newer part of

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Westbury on Trym, built between the wars, is still dependent on the original village for all its main services and most importantly, its residents play a full and equal part in the social life of the whole community 18. That area used to be dotted with dairy farms that had the village and Parish Church of Westbury as their focus. Canford Park was founded on land from one of its principle farms – namely Canford Farm 19. Canford Lane, Stoke Lane and Henbury Hill follow original old routes out of Westbury, towards , and Henbury village (also very old settlements), appear on Tythe maps and clearly demonstrate the connection between the two existing older and newer parts of Westbury on Trym 20. The River Trym flows through both halves of Westbury giving its name to the village as a whole. Please don't alter and affect the geography and history of our beautiful village. Thank you.

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It is very important to keep Westbury on Trym in one piece and not be split into two. It has a very long and distinguished history, originating in the 8th C, being a community before Bristol itself. I have lived here for over 50 years and have enjoyed its great sense of community. This was apparent in the late 60's - 1970 when a Village campaign saved our Village Hall from destruction. There is still a feel of W- on - T as a village and it must be kept. I support the idea of a "Partnership Ward with Henleaze" - combining the two wards into one and sharing 3 Councillors. Ron Cockitt,

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4476 27/01/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Rhona Cockle Sent: 23 January 2015 16:42 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bishopsworth Ward changes. Complaint

Dear Sirs

I have looked at the proposals for changes to the ward boundries. I feel that we are missing a piece of the old original Bishopsworth Village by the removal of some of Grange Road and also opposite the Elmtree removal of part of Church Road. Church Road is also a part of the old village. Surely these should remain in the Bishopsworth ward as I though Bishopsworth Village was protected as a conservation area.

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Mrs Rhona Cockle

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From: To: Subject: FW: Bristol boundary (wards/councillors) review Date: 16 December 2014 08:56:54

-----Original Message----- From: Peter Coleman--Smith Sent: 14 December 2014 08:20 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol boundary (wards/councillors) review

I have had a look at the online material and support the proposed changes. No approach will lead to absolute fairness but what is proposed will help keep the average no of councillors per elector reasonably equal. Please reflect my support in your assessment of reaction to the proposals. Many thanks. Peter Coleman-Smith Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

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I have lived in Henleaze for 50 years and have loved doing so. We worked hard to afford a house in this sought after neighbourhood, and love the community spirit that exists in Henleaze and Westbury on Trym. I would be heartbroken if these areas were called Southmead as in my view these are totally different areas with totally different needs. Things like car and house Insurance are cheaper in this area, I know as I have been quoted for Henbury by mistake and it was dearer. These are long established communities with a strong identity , so please don`t change that.

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I would like to take this opportunity to express my concern about the proposed plans to make Lake Road, Henleaze, part of Southmead council. I grew up in Henleaze and am very proud to be a part of the community. Henleaze and Southmead are vastly different communities with very little interaction. My Mother still lives in Henleaze and spent her early adulthood striving to afford such a house as she does now on . As I'm sure you are aware house prices are significantly lower in Southmead, meaning moving the boundary would cause a decline in price of the houses on Not only would this cause financial difficulty for my Mother in the future, but it could damage her prospects of selling her house in the future. I hope you appreciate that a seemly small change to the boundaries, could have serious implications for the residents of .

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I object strongly to the proposal to make a separation in Westbury-on-Trym. This would be contrary to the feeling of unity that exists there.

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1: This is the social, cultural, commercial and religious centre of the historic village of Westbury-on-Trym and should NOT be moved into the Henleaze Ward.

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Annotation 1: This is the social, cultural, commercial and religious centre of the historic village of Westbury-on-Trym and should NOT be moved into the Henleaze Ward.

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The Commission states that the aim of the review is to ensure the wards reflect the interests and identities of local communities. This is not being done in the case of Westbury-on-Trym, just the opposite. The proposed change will remove the village centre from the Westbury ward and place it in Henleaze. Totally unacceptable. it appears as if someone has looked at a map and drawn an arbitrary line down Falcolndale Road without being aware of the locality of the village centre. An acceptable compromise would be that suggested by the Westbury-on-Trym Society that the two wards be combined into a 'partnership ward' thus preserving the identities of both areas.

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Dear Sirs, 1. You have made an effort to retain part or whole of the existing ward names except for Cabot, where you are (sort of) replacing it by Central. I think the change of name is unecessary. The first elections for Cabot ward were in 1954 and the ward has existing since then (with two boundary revisions) in the central area. People (albeit longer term residents) are aware that they live in Cabot ward and I think a change of name would create more confusion for the electors (with a possible decrease in local election turnout) than clarity. 2. You have included the area broadly bounded by St Michaels Hill, Cotham Road, Cotham Road South, Walker Street and Myrtle Road in Cotham. I think this area's problems / cocerns are more lniked to the St Michaels Hill area than to Kingsdown and the area should be in the Central (Cabot - see point 1) ward rather than Cotham. Yours Les Cooper (Mr)

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The centre of Westbury village is at the War Memorial. The proposed changes will move this to Henleaze so Westbury will no longer have a centre. It seems that the proposed boundary has been drawn by looking at a map an following the main roads and not taking into consideration the history of the area. If there needs to be a change then move the boundary adjoining Southmead and leave Westbury on Trym alone this map was very difficult to annotate making it impossible for me to mark in where I feel the boundary should be.

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2: THis is the center of Westbury-On-Trym Village, and should not be part of Henleaze.

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Annotation 2: THis is the center of Westbury-On-Trym Village, and should not be part of Henleaze.

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Westbury should not move it's identiry. The center of the village has been in its current location for 1200 years, as was stated in the information sent around to the locals informing them of this change. The change in location would have a detrimental effect on tourism and the commuinity as a whole.

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The area of St Andrews Park is currently in Redland. It is proposed to move this area to Ashley. Ashley is in the next 'valley' to Redland and I think that the St Andrews Park and those streets close to the Gloucester Road, formerly in Redland, would be better served by remaining in Redland or moving to Bishopston. This is because around here that is how the community operates. The blurb suggests that the map is interactive; it is not. If it were, I would draw a line to show you my preferred boundary, which would be to put the part east of the Gloucester road that was in Redland to remain in Redland or moved to Bishopston, not Ashley.

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It would be terrible to split the historic village of Westbury-on-Trym and geographically it makes no sense. I support partnership with Henleaze combining the two wards of Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym and sharing 3 councillors between us.

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1: This are should be included in the expanded2: Henlaze Ward or stay as Westbury On Trym

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We live on and the proposed changes would see that our ward which is currently in Westury on Trym is expanded into the Southmead Ward. We are part of the Westbury On Trym and Henleaze communitie. We have no connection with the Southmead community and dont believe we will be properly represented by the Southmead Ward. We are strongly against becoming part of the proposed Southmenad Ward. I dont understand why the Henleaze Lake area hasn’t been included to be part of the Henleaze Ward.

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1: I've highlighted area which I believe should be left as Westbury on Trym ward or form part of the new suggested Henleaze ward.

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Annotation 1: I've highlighted area which I believe should be left as Westbury on Trym ward or form part of the new suggested Henleaze ward.

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We live on and the proposed changes would see that our ward which is currently in Westury on Trym is expanded into the Southmead Ward. To be clear we shop in Henleaze and Westbury on Trym, our Drs is in Henleaze my wife attends playgroups in Westbury on Trym and Henleaze we feel part of these communities. We have no connection with the Southmead community and dont believe we will be properly represented by the Southmead Ward. We are strongly against becoming part of the proposed Southmenad Ward. I dont understand why the Henleaze Lake area hasn't naturally been proposed to be part of the Henleaze Ward?

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We do not want to be part of the Southmead ward as we have no interaction with the area. All of our activities, social, political and economic have been in the Westbury and Henleaze areas. We do not believe our interests will be fairly represented by the Southmead ward. We have lived in for 26 years and do not see why the current ward boundaries should be changed. When we drive to the end of our road we naturally turn left towards Henlease and Westbury -on-trym. WHY CHANGE THINGS THAT ARE NOT BROKEN !!!!!!!

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 17 February 2015 10:23 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Bristol boundaries

From: Brian Cox Sent: 16 February 2015 17:12 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol boundaries

Dear sir or madam,

We have been residents of for 47 years and feel strongly about the proposed boundary changes. We feel Bishop Road is part of Bishopston and needs to remain as such.

We are, therefore, strongly opposed to this change occurring and would like our voice and opinions heard regarding this matter.

Yours faithfully,

Brian and Jenny Cox

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:38 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Proposals to change Westbury-on-Trym (Bristol) electoral ward

From: Michael Crabbe Sent: 13 February 2015 18:49 To: Reviews@ Subject: Proposals to change Westbury-on-Trym (Bristol) electoral ward

Dear Sirs I wish to formally object to the proposal to reconfigure the existing boundaries with the outcome of splitting the historic village of Westbury-on-Trym into two separate wards with different council representation.

The solution of providing representation by three councillors Henleaze, Westbury and the new proposed ward will continue to give the citizens of Westbury a coherent voice in City Hall that reflects one of the few areas in Bristol where term 'village' continues have an identity.

The proposed title 'Henleaze and Westbury' does a great disservice to an area that is considerably older than Bristol itself. Westbury and Henleaze is more appropriate.

Thank for the opportunity to comment

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:32 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW:

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Yvonne Craggs Sent: 15 February 2015 20:36 To: Reviews@ Subject:

Dear Sirs

I was very surprised and upset to learn of the proposal to include Westbury Village with Henleaze.. Wastbury has a long history in its own right. It is distinct from Henleaze. I accept the need to reduce the number of councillorst bu surely that can be achieved without re drawing the boundaries,

Yours faithfully .. Yvonne Craggs Sent from my I iPad

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Why have residents in Coombe Dingle not been informed about the changes in writing? Sea Mills community is to be split in half and Coombe Dingle swallowed up into Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston. This is no way "reflects the interests and identities of local communities". As a resident of Coombe Dingle, i feel much more part of Sea Mills and/or Stoke Bishop than Avonmouth or Lawrence Weston as we are separated from these areas by the Blaise Estate and Shirehampton. We use the local facilities of Stoke Bishop and Sea Mills, not those further away in Avonmouth or Lawrence Weston. I propose to keep Sea Mills together with Coombe Dingle and if necessary incorporate into the Stoke Bishop Ward.

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From: To: Subject: FW: FAO Richard Eddy Date: 12 January 2015 08:54:22

-----Original Message----- From: sean ] Sent: 10 January 2015 15:40 To: Reviews@ Subject: FAO Richard Eddy

Matter:- Bishopsworth Ward change.

Dear sir,

Thank you for the letter through the door with regards to an opportunity to voice a concern over the proposed boundary change and redrawing of Bishopsworth borders.

If I understand this proposal correctly I furious over this possibility. I have just completed on my house spending on the property and renovations that was all in a bid to maximise the value of a property in BISHOPSWORTH a change of the regarded address to that of Hartcliffe will indirectly cost me tens on thousands in property value and not to mention future lettings! People pay for location, post codes, districts and status reasons (people associate Hartcliffe more with crime, drugs and poverty) as well as the property itself and it WILL cause this affect!

I am 28 years old and trying to build a future for myself and I cannot afford to have this crash in property value for such a trivial unnecessary thing!

Do I understand this proposal correctly or am I missing something here? Of all the things our councils need to improve on, what a bureaucratic waste of time and stress this proposal is and how unfair it is to recent home buyers who have invested in their future to move the goal posts on them like this!

Please enlighten me on the matter further if possible and let me know anything I can do to go against these nonsensical plans including options like petitioning.

Kind regards

Sean Croker

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 10 February 2015 08:51 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Proposed New council ward Boundary

From: Tony Cross Sent: 09 February 2015 19:00 To: Reviews@ Subject: Proposed New council ward Boundary

I've looked at the information where supposedly I can have my say drawing boundary lines etc. I do not have the inclination or expertise to get that involved. I will simply say that I strongly object to the proposed change in boundary. The address where I have lived for the last 30 years, namely Henleaze Bristol is in the district of Henleaze as detailed on my property deeds of 1933. It is in the Ward of Westbury On Trym. Henleaze and Westbury on Trym are similar areas and quite different to Southmead. I am happy to be in either the Henleaze Ward, (which makes sense) or to be left in the Westbury On Trym area. I will be very disappointed if I am moved to the Southmead area.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Mr Anthony N Cross.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 13:01 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Westbury-on-Trym boundary changes

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: tony cross Sent: 16 February 2015 12:40 To: Reviews@ Subject: Westbury‐on‐Trym boundary changes

I'm writing to object to the boundary change that would put Westbury‐on‐Trym into the Henleaze ward. It's a crazy idea that the heart of Westbury‐on‐Trym village would end up in Henleaze and the area to the west of Falcondale Road which was only really developed in the 1920's and 1930's and does not even stand on the River Trym would be refered to as Westbury‐on‐Trym. Your statement that 'On balance we have taken the view that two seperate wards provide an accurate reflection of community identidy in the area' proves you have no idea of the area and local connection to the ancient village of Westbury‐on‐Trym.

Tony Cross (BS9 resident)

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:35 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Henleaze/Westbury boundaries

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: June Crowe Sent: 14 February 2015 18:14 To: Reviews@ Subject: Henleaze/Westbury boundaries

To whom it may concern, what a rediculous idea it is to include Westbury in the Henleaze ward! Historicaly Westbury has existed for hundreds of years and it should continue to remain Westbury on Trym. I am a resident of Henleazet bu I am 100% aqgainst the merger. June Crowe

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1: Westbury On Trym Roundabout

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How can Westbury on Trym roundabout no longer be in westbury on trym? That along stoke lane is all westbury. I think the area needs to be reevaluated.

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The Boundary Commission [email protected].

12th February 2015

Dear Sirs

Proposed Boundary changes Westbury on Trym & Henleaze ( Bristol)

I am proud to be a resident of Westbury-on-Trym, and note that under the proposals, I would continue to live in an area that had that name. There are however many ways in which the proposals would be destructive of the village and community.

 The historic centre of Westbury-on-Trym would not even be in the proposed Westbury ward. Westbury Parish Church, Westbury Village Hall, Westbury Men’s Club, and War Memorial, and its vital shopping centre would no longer be in Westbury.

 The proposed Henleaze, now incorporating the much older community of Westbury, would have two Parish Churches, (and other churches) three shopping centres, two post offices, many banks branches, and several schools.

 The proposed new “Westbury” would not have a heart. It will have no Parish Church, no other church, no Village Hall, no Post Office, no banks, no schools. and very few shops.

 Those living in the western part of the present Westbury-on-Trym, (to the west of Falcondale Road and Passage Road), are very conscious of being part of Westbury-on-Trym village and its active community. The proposals would deprive them of this.

 Most importantly, the proposals would partially disenfranchise those living in new “Westbury” since they would only have one councillor to represent them. In the absence of their only councillor from sickness, holiday or other commitments, they will have no one to speak for them.

It is important both that the Westbury-on-Trym community and identity be preserved, and that they retain proper representation at the Council. The proposals are an inept and destructive response to the need to reduce the number of councillors in the north of Bristol. A better solution would be to combine Henleaze and the present Westbury-on-Trym wards into one, with three councillors.

This would allow:

 All Westbury-in-Trym residents (including those living to the west of Falcondale Road and Passage Road) and businesses to retain their membership of the historic village and community, and for the village to retain its name and history.

 Proper councillor representation for all.

Yours faithfully

Alan Currie

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I support the Boundary Commission's proposals to remove that part of the Horfield ward bounded in the North by Churchways Avenue and to the South and West by Church Road, and allocate it to Bishopston ward. Apart from making sense geographically, it removes the concern that I heard voiced when campaigning as a local candidate, that area was only ever allocated to Horfield (which has a reasonable amount of green space) rather than Bishopston (which has very little) to make it easier for the Council to sell off the Wellington Hill Playing Field for residential development.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 13 February 2015 08:50 To: Porter, Johanna Cc: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: North Bristol Boundary Changes Westbury-on_Trym and Henleaze Attachments: boundary.doc

From: vicky currie Sent: 12 February 2015 20:56 To: Reviews@ Subject: North Bristol Boundary Changes Westbury-on_Trym and Henleaze

Mrs V K Q Currie

The Boundary Commission

12th February 2015

Dear Sir

Boundary changes Westbury on Trym & Henleaze ( Bristol)

As a resident of Westbury-on-Trym, I have considered the proposed changes to the boundary between Westbury and Henleaze

I note that although officially I will live in what you propose to name “Westbury-on-Trym”, this area will no longer include the actual historic and cultural Westbury-on-Trym village, which will now form just part of Henleaze. I and all others who live to the west of your proposed boundary will now feel separated from that area.

The centre of the original village of Westbury-on-Trym will lose its name and will just be part of Henleaze.

Henleaze also have no proper centre, for it will have two Parish Churches, two shopping areas (three if the Northview shops are regarded as separate from those in Henleaze Road) It will have two Post Office (new Westbury will have none)

The proposed new “Westbury-on-Trym” (to the west of Falcondale Road and Passage Road) will have no cultural or community centre, no church, no school and just a few shops. Living in this proposed new “Westbury” I can say that the majority of residents in this area feel very much part of

1 the historic village of Westbury-on-Trym.. We are all one community. So your proposals will destroy centuries of history and endanger the community,

A critical point is that of council representation, because those living as I do in the new “Westbury” would have only one councillor to speak for us, and we would be disenfranchised totally if he or she were absent for any reason. We will still regard old Westbury as our community & cultural centre but any views we have about issues there will not carry strength as “our” councillor will not represent the village.

The best way for local people to be represented is for us, like those living in neighbouring wards, to have at least two (certainly not only one) councillors. It has been put to you that the Westbury and Henleaze wards be amalgamated into a single ward, with three councillors, and I strongly support this solution

Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze could then each retain its own historic name, communities would not feel split and neglected, and there would be proper and fair representation for all residents.

Yours faithfully

Victoria Currie

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The proposed new ward boundaries of Westbury-on-Trym exclude the 'centre' of Westbury-on- Trym village! Also many of the residents of the Lake Road area identify much more strongly with Henleaze than Southmead; we are adjacent to Henleaze Lake, after all. Please see my suggestion for an amendment to the proposed boundaries in the uploaded document.

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