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Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Introduction

The commission has determined that Hillingdon Borough shall serve the projected electorate of 227619 (~22800) with 53 councillors. This requires an average 4300 electors per councillor.

Hillingdon Labour party remains concerned with the projected electorate numbers for 2024 which we deem as an underestimate particularly in the south of the borough.

It is felt that with the high propensity of rented accommodation, some of which is low quality in the southern part of Uxbridge & South Ruislip (south of the Uxbridge Road, A4020) and throughout Hayes and Harlington, the number of residents requiring councillor support is higher than this projection. Also, voter registration is at a low level because of high turnover of tenants. We ask that the commission considers this imbalance when regarding the variances from the norm in our suggested ward boundaries.

We propose that the following ward boundaries remain unchanged as the electoral equality remains within the accepted bounds

Uxbridge North with a projected 12887 electorate for 3 councillors has a variance of 0.1% West Drayton with a projected 12749 electorate for 3 councillors has a variance of 1.2% Further wards in Hayes & Harlington remain with unchanged boundaries, see below.

We propose the removal of West Ruislip as a single ward, and dispersing the streets amongst the adjoining wards. West Ruislip has no historical sense as a population centre and is purely named as a tube station. Most residents, when asked, describe the south of this area as Ickenham and the north of the area as Ruislip.

Further, we propose the merging of Manor & Cavendish wards after some dispersal and additions of streets to create a combined ward.

We propose the addition of a ward created by splitting Botwell ward into two: Wood End

The detail for wards is described individually below. With appendices of maps, plus lists of streets which we propose should move across existing ward boundaries.

In only one existing ward, Eastcote & East Ruislip, do we propose moving streets across a constituency boundary, necessitated because of the arbitrary number of electors per councillor provided to us and to achieve electoral equality.

We have attempted to follow the boundaries of polling districts where ever possible, mainly to prevent the requirement for a very detailed list of all streets and the need for very high-resolution maps which we have neither facility for nor the time to deliver from scratch. We have been provided with no detail of the uplift from the 2018 electorate to the five year projected electorate, at street level. We therefore will assume that, for the streets we propose to move, any differences due to our estimates will be negligible.

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Wards within the Ruislip Northwood & Pinner Parliamentary Constituency

Harefield

The arguments regarding this ward, which is large in area but small in population density, remain the same as they existed in 1999. In order to maintain electoral equality with 2 councillors serving this ward, we suggest that roads from the current West Ruislip ward be added to the southern end of the ward boundary. A discussion on the anomaly of West Ruislip appears above, with the proposal that the ward is best split amongst the surrounding wards, Harefield being one such.

These roads are in the Breakspear area and close to Ruislip Lido and will provide a second centre of population which is unavoidable given the electoral equality required by this review. However, there is a natural affiliation and affinity between these two areas. This is particularly apparent in the rural farm land that is shared between Harefield and the Breakspear Road area, with Breakspear road North being a rural lane joining both areas. People living in the Breakspear road area would regard themselves as being in a rural area close to Harefield, much like those in nearby South Harefield. The Harefield Academy is also the closest secondary school to this area, where many of the young people from this area attend.

The current Harefield ward has a projected electorate of 6117. Our proposal will add further streets providing approx. 9000 projected electors for two councillors which is above the mean by 5%

See appendix Harefield.

Ickenham

As the electoral equality figures would be imbalanced with either 2 or 3 councillors as the boundary now stands, we propose that it remains at 3 councillors with the extended boundary to the east, incorporating streets from the so-called West Ruislip ward. A discussion on the anomaly of West Ruislip appears above, with the proposal that the ward is best split amongst the surrounding wards, Ickenham being one such.

This includes some of the slightly higher density streets leading to Ruislip High Street, which extend just beyond the north east extent of Long Lane.

The current Ickenham ward has a projected electorate of: 8831 our proposal provides 12,800 electors for three councillors which is just below the mean by 1%

See Appendix Ickenham

Northwood Hills

Eastcote & E. Ruislip is the single ward which crosses constituencies. See below.

The current Northwood Hills ward has a projected electorate of: 9540 our proposal will add further streets providing 12,500 electors for three councillors which is just below the mean by 3%

See appendix Northwood Hills

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Eastcote & East Ruislip (now Ruislip & Eastcote)

The current Eastcote ward has a projected electorate of: 10647

Our proposal will remove some streets from its northern boundary to adjacent Northwood Hills and incorporate streets from West Ruislip, and from the northern boundaries of Manor & Cavendish.

As this ward is no longer confined to the East of Ruislip, we propose renaming the ward RUISLIP & EASTCOTE.

This provides 12,500 electors for three councillors which is just below the mean by 3%

See detail in the below appendix Eastcote & East Ruislip

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Wards within the Uxbridge & South Ruislip Parliamentary Constituency

Manor & Cavendish

These are currently two separate wards, we suggest merging these into a single ward.

The current individual wards have a projected electorate of: 18,983

Our proposal will remove some northernmost streets to Eastcote & East Ruislip ward and the most southern polling district, UB3, to South Ruislip; providing 13,800 electors for three councillors which is above the mean by 7%

We suggest the new ward be named: Manor & Cavendish

See detail in the below appendix Manor & Cavendish

South Ruislip

The current South Ruislip ward has a projected electorate of: 10395 Our proposal will incorporate streets from a single polling district, UB3, in the existing Cavendish ward providing 13900 electors for three councillors which is just above the mean by ~8%

See detail in the below appendix South Ruislip

Hillingdon East (now Oak Farm)

The current Hillingdon East ward has a projected electorate of: 10,100

Our suggestion is to reduce this ward by one councillor.

Our proposal will remove some southern-most streets to the existing Brunel ward, leaving some 7800 electors for 2 councillors which is just below the mean by -9%

The reduction of streets focuses the ward on the Oak farm estate which is a large housing estate that is central to, and predominates, the ward. People living in this area would identify with Oak Farm more than they would Hillingdon East – with this in mind we propose changing the name to OAK FARM. This also helps to remove some confusion with Hillingdon borough versus the Hillingdon Ward.

See detail in the below appendix Hillingdon East

Uxbridge South (Now Uxbridge Cowley)

The current Uxbridge South ward has a projected electorate of: 10,232 Our proposal will incorporate streets to the east from the existing Brunel ward providing 12,400 electors for 3 councillors which is just below the mean by 4%

A major part of the local area Cowley, which is an ancient village that contains 16 listed buildings, now forms part of this ward. We believe that local residents would welcome the recognition of Cowley being reintroduced

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 because many feel that it has been swallowed up by Uxbridge. It remains a distinct area between Uxbridge and Yiewsley. We therefore propose renaming it UXBRIDGE COWLEY

See detail in the below appendix Uxbridge South

Brunel (Now St John)

The current Brunel ward has a projected electorate of: 9080

We suggest changing this to become a two seat ward.

Our proposal will remove westerly streets to Uxbridge South and Yiewsley. Whilst taking on a small section from Hillingdon East ward – to its north-eastern boundary. This will provide 8000 electors for two councillors which is below the mean by ~7%.

The westerly streets to be moved to Uxbridge South contain Brunel University to maintain electoral equality. It therefore behoves us to rename the new ward.

St John the Baptist Church is an historical building and most of its historical parish covers the area of our proposed ward. This also provides a better community link, because Brunel ward was named after the University which has only been in existence since 1967. Although the University was named after the Engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, he is mostly associated with Bristol. We therefore suggest the new ward be named: ST JOHN

See detail in the below appendix Brunel

Yiewsley

The current Yiewsley ward has a projected electorate of: 11541 Our proposal will add a partial polling district from Uxbridge South on its north westerly boundary, providing 12700 electors for three councillors which is just below the mean by 2%

See detail in the below appendix Yiewsley

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Wards within the Hayes & Harlington Parliamentary Constituency

This area of the borough is the most densely populated with a number of large proposed new developments as well as a number of developments yet to reach the planning stage.

The area is also made up of several distinct areas and centres of community, which are accurately reflected in the current warding arrangement. We therefore consider that most of the current ward boundaries are more or less in the correct place. Our proposals are therefore to retain most wards as they currently are and adjust the number of councillors per ward. The one exception to this is Botwell ward which we propose to split in two, creating an additional ward that we are proposing to name Wood End.

Our proposed wards would be:-

Barnhill – 2 member ward Charville – 2 member ward Yeading – 2 member ward Botwell – 2 member ward Wood End – 2 member ward Townfield – 3 member ward Pinkwell – 3 member ward Heathrow Villages – 2 member ward West Drayton – 3 member ward

We appreciate that this will result in a few wards having a variance in the amber region (beyond the + or – 10% tolerance) which means that some of the boundaries may need some minor adjustment, however the street level data we have is the present data and it doesn’t lend itself to such granular adjustments without breaking up and destroying natural communities and identifiable areas.

Botwell

The current Botwell ward has a projected electorate of: 16,288

We propose splitting this ward into two, with two councillors each.

Botwell (New)

This maintains the area of the ancient hamlet of Botwell.

Our proposal will remove electors to a new adjacent Wood End Ward, leaving 7750 electors, which is 10% below the mean, however there are considerable new developments planned for this area which we believe have been underestimated.

See detail in the below appendix

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Wood End (part Botwell)

This area covers the majority of the ancient settlement of Wood End. This part of Botwell was added in 1999 when the old wood end ward was removed, so this will restore the local community identity to this area. We therefore propose a name of Wood End.

Our proposal will incorporate electors from the existing Botwell ward to a new adjacent Wood End Ward providing 8500 electors for two councillors which is just below the mean by 1%

See detail in the below appendix

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Appendix

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner Parliamentary Constituency Map & Street additions

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Harefield

Additional electors from West Ruislip include these streets from Polling district RF1

RF1 Streets Abercorn Grove Allonby Drive Ickenham Arlington Drive Boston Grove Additional electors from West Ruislip include these streets Breakspear Road from Polling districts Part RF2 & All RF3 Brickett Close Bury Avenue RF2 Streets Bury Street Cherwell Way Bembridge Gardens Coppice Close Chichester Avenue Dell Farm Road Church Avenue 50% Ducks Hill Road Helford Close Fairfield Avenue Ickenham Road Fleet Close Greystoke Drive King Edwards Road 50% (South side) Howletts Lane Kingsend Ladygate Lane 80% Lymington Drive Lakeside Close Monarchs Way Larkspur Close Poole Close Leaholme Waye Marlborough Avenue Poplars Close Reservoir Road Princess Lane Sandalwood Drive Seaford Close St. Catherines Road Sharps Lane 50% (up to King St. Margarets Road 50% Edwards) Standale Grove Sovereign Close Stanford Close Whitstable Close Stowe Crescent Wood Lane Thames Drive Wallington Close Wayborne Grove Plus RF3 (complete) Westwood Close Withy Lane Estimated electors 2024 Wye Close 12760 Wyteleaf Close 3 Councillors Deviation from target 1% voters/Councillor

Estimated electors 2024 9020 2 Councillors Deviation from target 5% voters/Councillor

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Eastcote & East Ruislip Wheelers Drive Whiteheath Avenue Additional electors from West Ruislip, Cavendish & Manor include these streets from Polling district Part RA2 & All RA3

From UD2 MANOR From RF2 West Ruislip Acacia Avenue Brickwall Lane Brickwall Lane Church Avenue 50% College Drive Cottage Close Glenalla Road Croft Gardens Green Walk Eastcote Road Hawtrey Drive Field Close Manor Way Field Way Park Way Glenhurst Avenue Pembroke Road Hamble Close The Ridgeway Heathfield Rise The Uplands High Street West Way Hill Lane Westholme Gardens Hill Rise Windmill Hill King Edwards Road 50% (North side) Windmill Way Manor Close Manor Road

From UB1 CAVENDISH Manor Way Acacia Avenue Midcroft Elm Avenue Neats Acre Hawthorne Avenue Orchard Close Lime Grove Pembroke Road Morford Close Regency Drive Morford Way Sharps Lane 50% Myrtle Avenue South Drive Southcote Rise

The Oaks From RF1 West Ruislip Westcote Rise Ardley Close Woodville Gardens Breakspear Road North

Breakspear Road South Less Pt RA2 & all RA3 to Northwood Deborah Crescent Hills Ducks Hill Road Ellesmere Close Estimated electors 2024 Fairfield Avenue 12470 3 Councillors Glenfield Crescent Deviation from target -3% Grasmere Avenue voters/Councillor Isis Close Ladygate Lane 20% Mill Drive Ravenscourt Close Roundwood Close

St. Margarets Road 50% Vicarage Close

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Northwood Hills

Additional electors from Eastcote include these streets from Polling district Part RA2 & All RA3

RA2 Street Armstrong Close Azalea Walk Broadwood Avenue Coteford Close Dormywood Elmbridge Close Elmbridge Drive Fore Street Grangewood Close

Grooms Drive Lovatt Drive Mount Park Road

Park Avenue River Close Sutton Close Tudor Close Wentworth Drive Wood Rise

Plus RA3 (predicted, complete)

Estimated electors 2024 12520 3 Councillors Deviation from target 3% voters/Councillor

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Uxbridge & South Ruislip Parliamentary Constituency Map & Street additions

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Cavendish & Manor ward Brunel Ward

Some electors to transfer out then Additional electors from Hill. East include these streets Two existing wards to be combined from Polling district Part UC1

As above From UD2 Manor to Alpha Road Eastcote As above From UB1 Cavendish Baxter Close to Eastcote Butler Street As below Less UB3 to South Charville Lane West Ruislip Churchill Avenue Churchill Close Estimated electors 2024 13850 3 Councillors De Salis Road 7% Deviation from target voters/Councillor Denziloe Avenue Harrow View Heath Road South Ruislip Ward Hewens Road Additional electors from Cavendish include these streets Marlborough Road from Polling district Part UB2/UB3 Mellow Lane East

From UB2 Cavendish to Mellow Lane West South Ruislip Mint Close Woodlands Avenue Nelson Close From UB3 Cavendish to Nelson Lane South Ruislip Nelson Road Appledore Avenue Paget Road Barnstaple Road Parkfield Avenue Bideford Road Pole Hill Road Crest Gardens Sheridan Close East Mead Star Road Exmouth Road Towers Avenue Field End Road Uxbridge Road Hartland Drive

Hillcroft Crescent Less streets from UA1 UA2 to Uxbridge South – Hunters Hill see below Melthorne Drive Less streets from UA1 to Yiewsley – see below Mount Pleasant Oxford Drive Estimated electors 2024 8020 Queens Walk 2 Councillors Deviation from target Shaldon Drive -6% voters/Councillor St. Andrews Close Torcross Road

West Mead Whitby Road

Estimated electors 2024 13870 3 Councillors Deviation from target 7% voters/Councillor

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Uxbridge South Ward

Additional electors from Brunel include these streets from Polling district Part UA1/UA2 Yiewsley Ward Brunel UA1 to Uxb Sth Additional electors from Brunel include these streets Abbotts Close from Polling district Part UA1 Bosanquet Close Church Road Barnacre Close High Road 50% High Road 50% Ivanhoe Close Hilliards Road Maygoods Close Hornbill Close Maygoods Green Moorfield Road Maygoods Lane New Peachey Lane 10% New Peachey Lane 90% Pinn Close Nine Elms Avenue St Cuthbert Lane Nine Elms Close St. Christopher Road Peachey Close St. Clement Close Peachey Lane St. David Close St. Luke Close St. Helen Close St. Martin Close St. Laurence Close St. Matthew Close The Meads St. Nicholas Close Worcester Road St. Paul Close

St. Peter`s Road Brunel UA2 to Uxb Sth

Amberley Way Estimated electors 2024 Bishop Complex - Kingston Lane 12690 3 Councillors Chepstow Hall - Kingston Lane Deviation from target -2% Concorde Close voters/Councillor Cornfield Close Faraday Hall - Kingston Lane

Hillingdon Road Ivybridge Close Kingston Lane Hillingdon East Ward Lancaster Complex - Kingston Lane Merryfields Electors to transfer to Brunel then reduce by one councillor Orchard Waye Park Road East As below From UC1 Hillingdon East to Brunel, Saltash Hall - Kingston Lane now 2 candidates

The Greenway Turnpike Lane Estimated electors 2024 7830 Whitehall Road 2 Councillors Deviation from target -9% voters/Councillor Estimated electors 2024 12410 3 Councillors Deviation from target -4% voters/Councillor

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018 Hayes & Harlington Parliamentary Constituency Map & Street additions

Hillingdon Labour Party Submission to Local Boundary Commission November 2018

Wood End (was Botwell) Walnut Close West Drayton Road Electors from Botwell include these streets from Polling districts HB3 / HB4 Wood End Green Road From Botwell HB4 From Botwell HB3 Appleby Close Albion Road Bishops Road Almond Close Cavalier Gardens Angel Lane Chester Close Ash Grove Commonwealth Avenue Badgers Close Corwell Gardens Barra Hall Circus Corwell Lane Barra Hall Road Cranmer Road Barra Wood Close Cromer Close Beechwood Avenue Cromwell Road Botwell Common Road Dallega Close Botwell Crescent Dawley Avenue Botwell Lane Dawley Road Burbage Close Hanover Circle Chestnut Close Hardinge Close Church Close Harlington Road Dawson Close Judge Heath Lane Divine Way Kingsway Egan Way Lancaster Walk Judge Heath Lane Lansdowne Road Juniper Way Lonsdale Close Kingswood Place Normandy Drive Leven Way North Road Lilac Gardens Princes Park Lane Lime Grove Purkis Close Melina Close Saxony Parade Middleton Road St. Jeromes Grove Morgans Lane Stuart Crescent Orwell Close Titmus Close Princes Park Avenue Trinity Drive Princes Park Circle Tudor Road Princes Park Close Tudor Square Princes Park Lane Victoria Close Princes Park Parade Waylands Queens Road West Drayton Road Rosedale Avenue Wood End Green Road Rosslyn Close York Avenue Sherfield Mews South Walk 8540 Estimated electors 2024 Sycamore Avenue Uxbridge Road Deviation from target voters for 2 -1% Councillor ward Varcoe Gardens

Voltaire Way

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Botwell

After removal of above streets to Wood End

7750 Estimated electors 2024

Deviation from target voters for 2 -10% Councillor ward

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