Hull, the Liberal Democrat

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Local Government Boundary Commission for England 2016 Electoral Review of Hull City Council

Liberal Democrat Warding Submission

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Contents

Page 1) Introduction 2 2) The River Hull – Primary Community Divide 3 3) Character of the city 4 4) 2001 Electoral Review 5 5) Requirement for Change 6 6) Basic principles of the Submission 7 7) Option A – Overview of the Proposal 9 8) Option A – Detailed Overview of the Proposed Wards 11  Wards West of the River Hull 12 a) Avenue Ward 13 b) Beverley Ward 16 c) Boothferry Ward 19 d) Cottingham Ward 24 e) Derringham Ward 29 f) Myton Ward 31 g) Newington and St Andrews Ward 35 h) Orchard Park Ward 38 i) Pickering Ward 41 j) University Ward 44  Wards East of the River Hull 49 a) Bransholme Ward 50 b) Drypool Ward 53 c) Holderness Ward 55 d) Ings Ward 57 e) Kings Park Ward 59 f) Longhill Ward 62 g) Marfleet Ward 65 h) Southcoates Ward 68 i) Sutton Ward 70 j) Wawne Ward 73 9) Option B – Overview of the proposal 77 a) Bransholme East Ward 79 b) Bransholme West Ward 82 c) Sutton Ward 85 10) Conclusion 89 Appendix – Supporting Evidence: Maps and Tables 90-107

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1) Introduction

a) In submitting the warding proposal, the Liberal Democrats have met the requirements set out in the 2014 Electoral Reviews: Technical Guidance and legislation. In particular, they have taken note of Schedule 2 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

b) The Liberal Democrats accept and support the Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s (LGBCE) ‘minded to’ size of a 57 member council.

c) A 57 member council would by 2022 lead to each councillor representing about 3,274 electors, which is broadly in line with local authorities that are statistical neighbours and ‘similar’ (see tables 2 and 3) to Hull.

d) Before creating a submission, the Liberal Democrats gathered together information relevant to the review (see Appendix B: Supporting Evidence: Maps and Tables). The information was used to develop the warding pattern and forms the supporting evidence for the submission.

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2) The River Hull – Primary Community Divide

a) Whilst an all three member pattern of wards would be the ideal, the Liberal Democrats believe there is a significant obstacle, in that the primary divide in the City, River Hull, makes that impossible.

b) The River divides the City two parts (east and west). Given where the electoral population of Hull falls, it is impossible to divide it into 19 three member wards of roughly equal population without one or more of those wards crossing the river.

c) Taken on population alone 29 of the council seats should be west of the river, with 28 east of the river. Neither of these divide into 57 by 3.

d) At no point along the course of the River Hull could it be positively argued that a ‘cross river ward’ would reflect community identity or interest.

e) Both “East Hull” and “West Hull” are strong identities culturally for people within the City. This is reflected in a variety of different ways, from which rugby league team people support (Hull FC in the west, Hull Kingston Rovers in the east) to where people do their shopping (Hessle Road in the west, Holderness Road in the east).

f) This strong divide is reflected in the history of the ward boundaries in the City. It is thought that at no point in the history of local government in Hull has there been a ward that crosses the river.

g) To avoid crossing the River Hull, the Liberal Democrat submission will therefore make the case under option A that 57 councillors should be arranged in 20 wards, with three two member wards and 17 three member wards. Option B would see the number of two member wards increase to six.

h) Both options proposed as part of the submission would secure:  equality of representation (29 west of the river, 28 east of the river);  protection of the identities and interests of local communities, and;  the effectiveness and convenience of local government.

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3) Character of the City

a) Hull has an unusual external boundary when compared with many other English unitary authorities. The city has only one neighbouring authority, the East Riding of Yorkshire, with which it has a very tight boundary.

b) Hull is a geographically ‘small’ authority (7,145ha) which contains comparatively few suburbs and no rural hinterland to speak of (see table 2 and 3 in appendix B).

c) During the years of rapid expansion between the early 1800s and the post-war period Hull absorbed a number of communities and parishes (see map 9 in appendix B). Some areas have lost or had their identities diluted while some notable exceptions have managed to retain a strong community identity (Sutton, Marfleet, the Avenues, etc.). Over the years ‘newer’ communities have developed a community identity of their own (Orchard Park, Bransholme, Victoria Dock, etc.).

d) Much of Hull’s housing stock is terraced housing built between the mid-1800s and 1940s. A number of large council estates were built in the post-war period, particularly in the north and east of the city. New housing is concentrated in comparatively small pockets throughout the city, the main exceptions being Kingswood and the Newington & St Andrews area.

e) Since 2002 Hull’s electorate has experienced a minor reduction and it is likely that it will see only modest growth over the medium term. The bulk of the growth, along with the new house building, is expected to take place in Kingswood. Some localised reductions in the size of the electorate looks set to continue (see table 1 in appendix B).

f) Hull has a number of large commercial and industrial areas where very few people live. Areas of industry and commerce are located for the most part in the city centre, along the Humber foreshore, on either side of the River Hull, the National Avenue area and the Sutton Fields area. Kingswood has a large modern ‘out of town’ business park.

g) As described in the previous section, Hull has one major natural divide, the River Hull, which cuts the city in half. Most residents describe and think of themselves as being from either ‘East Hull’ or ‘West Hull’. At no point has a ward ever ‘crossed the river’ (see maps 9 and 10 in appendix B).

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4) 2001 Electoral Review

a) In May 2000 the LGBCE began a review of Hull with the recommendations for electoral arrangements published in December 2000.

b) The final recommendations for future electoral arrangements were made in May 2001 (see map one in appendix B), the key features being that:

 Hull should have 59 councillors;  there should be 23 wards, 11 two member wards and 12 three member wards;  the boundaries of 20 of the existing wards should be modified and no wards should retain their existing boundaries;  no ward should cross the River Hull;  elections should continue to take place by thirds, and;  in 22 of the proposed 23 wards the number of electors per councillor would vary by no more than 10 per cent from the city average.

c) The Kingston Upon Hull (Electoral Changes) Order 2001 (‘the 2001 Order’) implemented the final recommendations, with the first elections under the new boundaries taking place in 2002.

d) Since the 2001 Order was implemented there have been no further reviews of Hull. The fact that Hull has not needed an interim review in the meantime is a testament to the tremendous foresight of the LGBCE.

e) The effect of the 2001 Order was that on average each councillor would represent approximately 3,161 electors.

f) In 2016 each councillor on average represented 3,144 electors. However, there is significant variance between wards with councillors in Kings Park ward representing 4,511 electors and councillors in St Andrews ward representing just 2,845 electors (see table 1 in appendix B).

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5) Requirement for Change

a) Hull City Council, as part of the ‘Council Size Submission’ for this review, created a ‘Proforma Forecast 2022’ which projected the development of electoral populations for existing wards (established under the 2001 Order) between 2016 and 2022.

b) The forecast suggested that much of Hull has a relatively stable electorate, with a number of existing three member wards forecasted to have minimal variances in 2022 (e.g. Avenue, Drypool, Holderness).

c) However, the forecast suggests that a number of existing variances are set to get worse. The following are of particular concern:  Kings Park Ward – currently has a 43% variance and projected to be 70% by 2022. Between 2016 and 2022 it is likely that Kingswood area will account for more growth than any other area in the City. The Sutton Park area of the ward has a comparatively stable electorate.  Bransholme East Ward – currently has a 13% variance and projected to be 17% by 2022. The ward shares a border with Kings Park ward. Growth is centred around the new housing built in recent years to the east of Noddle Hill Way (Castle Grange estate).  Newington Ward – currently has a -13% variance and projected to be -14% by 2022. St Andrews Ward - currently has a -10% variance and projected to be -11% by 2022. The Newington & St Andrews area in recent years has seen a great deal of demolition. The forecast suggests that over the medium term neither ward will experience enough growth to compensate for the reduction in the electorate experienced over the last 10 years. It is also worth noting that the Hull housing market has experienced a ‘flattening effect’, whereby current residents occupy new housing and not new residents to the city. This, and other factors, account for the growth in new housing, but the comparatively modest growth in Hull’s population since 2002.  Southcoates East Ward - currently has a -10% variance and projected to be -12% by 2022. Southcoates West Ward - Currently has a -9% variance and projected to be -11% by 2022. The Southcoates area has experienced a similar population decline, all be it on a more limited scale, to the Newington & St Andrews area.  East Hull – by 2022 a cluster of wards in the east of the City will have a negative variance, ranging from minor ones (i.e. Marfleet and Ings) to more serious ones (i.e. Southcoates East, Southcoates West and Longhill) which presents a particular challenge for developing a warding pattern.

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6) Basic Principles of the Submission

a) The Liberal Democrats support continuing election by thirds and ‘minded to’ Council size of 57 members.

b) While an all three member warding pattern would be preferable, as explained above in section 2, the River Hull creates two distinct communities east and west of the river. For an all-three-member warding pattern at least one ward would need to cross the River Hull. This would not secure equality of representation and properly reflect the identities and interests of local communities. Historically it is thought that no city council ward has ever crossed the River Hull.

c) The issue raised in point b) above is best described by examining the numbers of electors projected to be east and west of the River Hull by 2022. To the east there would be approximately 90,940 electors; in a 57 member council this would require representation from 27.78 councillors. In the west there would be approximately 95,680 electors; this would require representation from 29.22 councillors.

d) Consideration was given to having a single two member ward and a single one member ward. However, it was felt that such an arrangement would be confusing for the electorate and lead to a peculiar warding pattern.

e) The Liberal Democrat submission asserts that the principle divide in the City is the River Hull and that there is a clear east and west divide, with two distinct geographical areas and communities.

f) The submission has tried to keep the number of two member wards to a minimum, however there are strong arguments in the Bransholme and Sutton area that more two member wards would better reflect those communities. Therefore there are two proposals outlined in the submission:  Option A) Which keeps the number of two member wards down to a minimum of 3.  Option B) Which is the same as Option A, apart from in the Bransholme and Sutton area, but increases the number of two member wards to 6.

g) Other divides include railways, major roads, drains and large industrial and large commercial spaces, in other words, those boundaries which cause an impediment to pedestrians or are not utilised by them in significant numbers on a daily basis.

h) The submission will keep together wherever possible those areas with a longstanding community or strong community identity.

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i) The submission will wherever possible preserve existing three member wards that are forecasted to have a minor variance in 2022. This will ensure that wards that already satisfactorily represent communities will be preserved. j) Where change is necessary the submission will seek to keep this to the minimum required to achieve electoral equality. Where a significant variance exists, the submission will address it and supporting evidence will be provided. k) Above all, the submission will have as a central principle the need to secure equality of representation, to reflect the identities and interests of local communities and, to ensure effective and convenient local government.

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7) Option A – Overview of the Proposal

a) The Liberal Democrat submission limits change and wherever possible minimises its impact. Consequently, the submission retains many of the boundaries and lines established by the 2001 Order. The proposed warding pattern for the City (see below) has a familiar feel to it, following many of the same lines as the 2001 Order.

b) The submission addresses the central principle of ensuring equality of representation, reflection of the identities and interests of local communities (including avoiding any ward crossing the River Hull) and ensuring effective and convenient local government. This has been adhered to as follows:

c) Ensures equality of representation: i. By 2022 all the proposed wards in the submission will have less than a 10% variance, with many having a 5% variance or less. ii. Reflects the genuine community divide of the City to the east and west of the River Hull.

d) Reflect the identities and interests of local communities: i. Many longstanding boundaries are retained and wherever possible existing wards have been maintained. ii. Many wards have only limited changes proposed. iii. Communities that have an identity, but are not reflected in the current warding pattern, are reflected. Several communities that are currently divided have been reunited. iv. Wards that abut the Humber estuary each contain one dock, giving a similar look to the historical pattern, and reflecting the communities around each of the docks. v. Changes have been kept to a minimum and have been made only to ensure more equal representation or to ensure that wards better reflect community identities and interests.

e) Ensure effective and convenient local government: i. Most of the wards proposed are three member. ii. The proposal reflects the main cultural divide in the city, the River Hull. iii. The submission has sought to minimise the number of two member wards to ensure that electoral equality and community identities are respected. Two member wards are proposed, substantially fewer than the current total of 10 two member wards, created by the 2001 Order.

f) Below is a map describing the boundaries of every proposed ward for the whole city. An electronic version can be viewed online – click here.

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Map describing the proposal for the whole city

Derringham

Pickering

Boothferry

Cottingham

Orchard Park Orchard

University

Avenue

Kings

Park

Myton

Beverley

Wawne

Bransholme

Drypool

Holderness

Sutton

Ings

Marfleet

Longhill

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8) Option A - Detailed Overview of the Proposed Wards

a) This section should be read in conjunction with the basic principles outlined in section 6 and the overview in section 7.

b) Below is a table summarising the proposed wards, the ward type (two or three member), the estimated size by 2022, and the estimated variance from the city average in 2022.

c) The Liberal Democrat proposal would create 20 wards, which would be broadly in line with most of Hull’s statistical neighbours and ‘similar authorities’ that have had reviews in recent years (see tables 2 and 3).

Ward Information 2016 Electorate and Variance 2022 Electorate and Variance Proposed Ward Type Electorate Ideal Variance Variance % Electorate Ideal Variance Variance % Avenue 3 9,354 9,763 -409 -4.19% 9,546 9,822 -276 -2.81% Beverley 3 10,339 9,763 576 5.90% 10,157 9,822 335 3.41% Boothferry 3 9,874 9,763 111 1.14% 9,808 9,822 -14 -0.14% Bransholme 3 9,618 9,763 -145 -1.49% 9,803 9,822 -19 -0.19% Cottingham 3 10,007 9,763 244 2.50% 10,029 9,822 207 2.11% Derringham 3 9,611 9,763 -152 -1.56% 9,802 9,822 -20 -0.21% Drypool 3 9,380 9,763 -383 -3.92% 9,423 9,822 -399 -4.06% Holderness 3 9,976 9,763 213 2.18% 9,873 9,822 51 0.52% Ings 2 6,594 6,509 85 1.31% 6,432 6,548 -116 -1.77% Kings Park 3 8,805 9,763 -958 -9.81% 10,093 9,822 271 2.76% Longhill 3 9,425 9,763 -338 -3.46% 9,524 9,822 -298 -3.03% Marfleet 3 9,366 9,763 -397 -4.07% 9,487 9,822 -335 -3.41% Myton 3 9,400 9,763 -363 -3.72% 9,920 9,822 98 1.00% Newington & St Andrews 3 9,664 9,763 -99 -1.02% 9,599 9,822 -223 -2.27% Orchard Park 3 10,251 9,763 488 5.00% 9,873 9,822 51 0.52% Pickering 3 10,422 9,763 659 6.75% 10,199 9,822 377 3.84% Southcoates 3 10,296 9,763 533 5.46% 10,104 9,822 282 2.88% Sutton 3 10,339 9,763 576 5.90% 10,287 9,822 465 4.73% University 2 7,066 6,509 557 8.56% 6,649 6,548 101 1.54% Wawne 2 5,512 6,509 -997 -15.32% 6,048 6,548 -500 -7.64%

d) An overview of each of the proposed wards will follow. For the reader’s convenience, and to properly show the divide in the city, the proposed wards have been listed by wards west and east of the River Hull and then in alphabetical order.

e) Basic information for each ward is provided along with the proposal, a description of the boundaries, a description of the proposed changes and a summary of the key argument.

f) Each submission has one or more maps which outline the boundary of the ward and highlight key areas and issues.

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Wards West of the River Hull

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West of the River Hull a) Avenue Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,354 2016 Variance: -4.19% 2022 Electorate: 9,546 2022 Variance: -2.18%

Proposal Overview It is proposed that the current Avenue ward be retained, with only two minor adjustments.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries The boundaries are to remain the same except for two minor adjustments.

Description of Proposed Changes 1. All electors living on Princes Avenue to be included in Avenue ward. At the time of the last review a handful of addresses at the southern end of Princes Avenue were included in Myton ward. 2. All of Charing Close (Louis Street) to be included in Myton Ward. At the time of the last review a very small street, Charing Close, was included in Avenue ward by mistake. Charing Close is only accessable by car via Louis Street and should therefore be in the same ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission, retaining Avenue ward, with two very minor adjustments, would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of an existing ward, the strengthening of community identities and the continuation of a ward that satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. For instance, the Avenue and Pearson Park Residents Association covers most of the ward and the Chanterlands Avenue Traders Association operates between the railway bridge (the northern boundary of the ward) and Spring Bank West.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of an existing three member ward with clear and longstanding boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Avenue ward

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Map describing two minor adjustments to Avenue ward

Charing Close: Only accessible via Louis Street. Move small number of electors into Myton ward.

Princes Avenue: All electors to be included in Avenue ward – small transfer from Myton ward.

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West of the River Hull b) Beverley Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,339 2016 Variance: 5.90% 2022 Electorate: 10,157 2022 Variance: 3.41%

Proposal Overview The proposed ward returns to the principle of Beverley ward prior to the 2001 Order, tracking down the southbound carriageway of Beverley Road from the Hull and East Riding boundary towards the city centre. Specifically the proposal would retain the core of the current Beverley ward and extend it further down Beverley Road to encompass the Sculcoates and Fountain Road areas.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Hull and East Riding boundary  South: Centres of Norfolk Street, Liddle Street, Bridlington Avenue, Cannon Street, and Green Lane. Boundary to end where Barmston Drain flows into the River Hull  East: Centre of the River Hull  West: Centre of Beverley Road from the border with the East Riding down to the junction with Norfolk Street

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Area west of Beverley Road, around Tesco Supermarket, (BEVD) to be moved into Orchard Park ward. 2. Area to the south of Clough Road and the Sculcoates area (NWDD & NWDB) to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. The Fountain Road area and the Wincolmlee area to be included in the proposed ward (most of MYTF and about a third of MYTD).

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the proposed Beverley ward would:  Secure equality of representation – with a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of the core of an existing ward, the strengthening of community identities and the creation of a ward that satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. Th Beverley Road Traders Association operates the length of the proposed ward. The 1D/E bus route tracks the path of the proposed ward going through the Fountain Road estate and the Compass Road area.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the reestablishment of a three member ward with boundaries that are similar to those before 2001. Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 17

Map of the proposed Beverley ward

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Map describing the area of MYTD and MYTF being brought into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull c) Boothferry Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,874 2016 Variance: 1.14% 2022 Electorate: 9,852 2022 Variance: 0.30%

Proposal Overview It is proposed that a small section of the Boothferry ward be moved into Derringham ward and that in turn Boothferry ward should take in a small area of the current Newington ward. By 2022 Derringham ward will be too small and, given that it has a railway line as one boundary and two borders with the East Riding the only place it could logically expand into is Boothferry ward. The area of Newington ward included in the proposed ward is of a similar housing stock to the adjacent Meadowbank Road area of Boothferry. Costello Playing Fields would also be moved in Boothferry ward as they primarily serve the Anlaby Park and Belgrave Drive communities.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: County Road North, Calvert Road and Willerby Road  South: To the rear and north of Nursery Close, Anlaby Park Road North, centre of Boothferry Road and then down the centre of Anlaby Road the junction with Parkfield Drive  East: Rear of Alliance Avenue, across Spring Bank West and then following the railway lines to the rear of the National Avenue industrial estate  West: Ainthorpe Grove, the boundary between Hull and the East Riding and Anlaby Park Road North

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Move the triangle of land between County Road South, Willerby Road and the rear of Calvert Road (BFYC) into Derringham ward. 2. Extend the existing boundary into Newington ward (NTND) along Anlaby Road up to the rear of properties on Alliance Avenue. 3. Extend the boundary into Pickering ward (PKGF) along the centre of Boothferry Road up to the junction with Anlaby Park Road North so that all of Costello Playing fields and the lodges are in the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Boothferry ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of much of an existing ward, the strengthening of community identities and the Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 20

satisfactory representation of a number of different communities. The roads of Northfield, Wold Carr, Parkfield and Springfield off Anlaby Road, as well as the new development on the old Riley College site, are all currently in Newington ward but form part of the same community as neighbouring streets in Boothferry ward. This proposal properly unites that community.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Boothferry ward

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Map describing the area of Pickering ward (PKGF) brought into the proposed ward

Map describing area of Boothferry ward (BFYC) being moved into Derringham ward

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Map describing area of Newington ward (NTND) being moved into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull d) Cottingham Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,007 2016 Variance: 2.50% 2022 Electorate: 10,029 2022 Variance: 2.11%

Proposal Overview Create a new three member ward combining approximately half of University ward with two thirds of Bricknell ward and a small part of Orchard Park and Greenwood ward. The ward would allow a number of small communities to be represented within a single ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Endike Lane  South: Railway lines to the rear of the National Avenue industrial estate  East: Chanterlands Avenue, Western Boundary of the University and the Newland School for Girls  West: The Hull and East Riding boundary

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. The proposed ward would contain all of Bricknell ward west of Chanterlands Avenue. 2. All of UNVB and UNVC would be brought into the proposed ward. There would be some small amendments to the boundary where no electors live. 3. The proposed ward would include a small ‘square’ of houses from OPGA (Carnaby Grove) area.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Cottingham ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – creation of a ward that would satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. The ward would see all the areas that share an external boundary with Cottingham Parish, a number of ‘split’ East Riding and Hull roads and areas with similar transport links contained within one ward. The Hall Road community, currently divided between University and Orchard Park wards, would be reunited. The community and shopping area around the Cottingham Road/Hall Road/Fairfax Avenue roundabout – currently divided between University and Bricknell wards, would be reunited.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Issue for the LGBCE to consider The name Cottingham was used as a working title for the submission. There are several possibilities for the name of the proposed ward. Cottingham ward would be logical as it is the name of a nearby village and Cottingham Road is the major road running through the centre of the proposed ward. Other possibilities for a name could include: Bricknell, Hall, Fairfax, Greenwood, Hotham, or a combination of the aforementioned names.

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Map of the proposed Cottingham ward

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Map describing the north-eastern boundary of the proposed ward

Map describing the part of OPGA brought into the proposed ward

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Map describing the area of Bricknell brought into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull e) Derringham Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,611 2016 Variance: -1.56% 2022 Electorate: 9,802 2022 Variance: -0.21%

Proposal Overview By 2022 Derringham ward will be too small and, given that it has a railway line as one boundary and two borders with the East Riding, the only place it could logically expand into is Boothferry ward. The ward would therefore be retained with one minor addition of a ‘triangle’ of land from Boothferry ward because it would be too small.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: The Hull and East Riding Boundary  South: Ainsthorpe Grove, Willerby Road, Calvert Road and County Road North  East: Railway lines to the rear of the National Avenue industrial estate  West: The Hull and East Riding Boundary

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Move a triangle of land (BFYC) between County Road South, Willerby Road and the rear of Calvert Road into the proposed ward. The associated map has been included as part of the Boothferry proposal.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Derringham ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of an existing ward and its extension into the community that was part of it before the 2001 Order.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of an existing three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Derringham ward

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West of the River Hull f) Myton Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,400 2016 Variance: -3.72% 2022 Electorate: 9,914 2022 Variance: 0.94%

Proposal Overview The core of Myton ward is to be retained. The Fountain Road estate area is to be moved into Beverley ward. The ward will be slightly extended west into STAA. The proposal would ensure that long standing communities are reflected and the historic centre of the city remains in the same ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Disused railway line to the east of Princes Avenue, Cranbourne Street, rear of Leicester Street, centre of Park Road, rear of Terry Street, Beverley Road, Norfolk Street, Liddle Street, Bridlington Avenue, Cannon Street, Green Lane and ending where the Barmston Drain flows into the River Hull.  South: Humber Estuary  East: River Hull  West: Rear of the Boulevard, centre of Chomley Street, rear of King’s Bench Street, centre of Anlaby Road, train line and the disused railway line at the rear of the Derringham Street industrial estate.

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Electors living north of Norfolk Street in MYTF to be moved into the proposed Beverley ward. 2. Electors living north of Cannon Street and Green Lane in MYTD to be moved into the proposed Beverley ward. 3. Addresses to the rear of The Boulevard in STAA to be brought into Myton ward. 4. All electors living on Princes Avenue to be included in Avenue ward. 5. All of Charing Close (Louis Street) in AVED to be brought into Myton Ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Myton ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of the core of an existing ward and its expansion so that it satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. The area to the east of The Boulevard was historically a part of the same ward as the Great Thornton estate, but this was split Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 32

as part of the previous review. This proposal reunites these two parts of the community.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of the core of an existing three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Myton ward

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Map describing the area of STAA brought into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull g) Newington and St Andrews Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,664 2016 Variance: -1.02% 2022 Electorate: 9,599 2022 Variance: -2.27%

Proposal Overview It is proposed that Newington ward and St Andrew wards be combined into a new ward. Both wards contain longstanding communities along Anlaby Road and Hessle Road (and the proposal would seek to remove boundaries separating existing communities.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Railway line, Spring Bank West railway bridge, rear of Alliance Avenue, centre of Anlaby Road and the centre of Boothferry Road  South: Humber Estuary  East: Rear of the Boulevard, centre of Chomley Street, rear of King’s Bench Street, centre of Anlaby Road, train line and the disused railway line at the rear of the Derringham Street industrial estate  West: North Road, Hessle Road, Railway line and western boundary of St Andrews Dock

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. All of the following polling districts to be brought into the proposed ward: STAB, STAC, STAD, NYNA, NTNB and NTNE. 2. Area east of Alliance Avenue in NTND to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. Electors to the east of the rear of North Road in NTNC to be brought into the proposed ward. 4. Electors to the west of the rear of the Boulevard and Constable Street in STAA to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Newington & St Andrews ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the removal of boundaries in existing communities. The proposed ward would contain all of the Newington & St Andrews regeneration area (NASA), which is currently split between two wards. This change would make the regeneration area the majority of a whole ward, whereas in the old Newington ward it was only a third of the population.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the establishment of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries. Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 36

Map of the proposed Newington and St Andrews ward

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Map describing the NTNC part of the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull h) Orchard Park Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,251 2016 Variance: 5.00% 2022 Electorate: 9,873 2022 Variance: 0.52%

Proposal Overview To retain the core of Orchard Park ward and establish a new ward centred on the heart of the estate and community.

Description of Proposed Boundaries  North: Hull and East Riding Boundary  South: Centre of Endike Lane  East: Centre of Beverley Road  West: Hull and East Riding Boundary

Description of Proposed Changes 1. Area to the west of Beverley Road (around Tesco Supermarket) in polling district BEVD to be moved into the proposed ward. This area was in Orchard Park ward before the 2001 Order. 2. The proposed ward would include a small square of houses from OPGA (Carnaby Grove) area. 3. All other polling districts in Orchard Park and Greenwood ward to be retained within the proposed ward. 4. All electors north of Endike Lane in UNVD to be included in the new ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Orchard Park ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the retention of the core of an existing ward and its extension into communities it represents part of. This proposal not only ensures the whole of the Orchard Park estate remains in one ward, but also reunites the North Hull estate (centred around the shopping area of Greenwood Avenue) into one ward. This community, which shares facilities and local primary schools, was split in the previous review between Orchard Park & Greenwood and University wards. It also moves the area to the west of Beverley Road (currently in Beverley ward) into the ward, reuniting it with the other communities off Hall Road, which it was previously joined to until the last review.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the retention of the core of a ward with clear and logical boundaries. Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 39

Map of the proposed Orchard Park Ward

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Map describing the part of BEVD brought into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull i) Pickering Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,422 2016 Variance: 6.75% 2022 Electorate: 10,288 2022 Variance: 4.14%

Proposal Overview Pickering ward would be largely maintained in its current form. The proposed ward would see all of the Gypsyville community reunited and included within the proposed ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Centre of Boothferry Road, Centre of Anlaby Park Road North and the rear of Nursery Close  South: Humber estuary  East: North Road, Hessle Road, Railway line and western boundary of St Andrews Dock  West: Hull and East Riding Boundary

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Costello Playing fields and the lodges (29 electors) to be moved into Boothferry ward. 2. Electors to the west of the rear of North Road in NTNC to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Pickering ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the retention of an existing ward and its extension into a community it already represents part of. This proposal unites the Gipsyville community into a single ward for the first time – it is currently divided between Pickering and Newington wards. Gipsyville is a very distinct estate, which shares many community facilities, including the Gipsyville multi-purpose centre and various primary schools. Uniting it into one ward will help this community be better represented.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the retention of an existing three member ward with slightly adjusted boundaries that are nevertheless clear and logical.

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Map of the proposed Pickering ward

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Map describing the area of NTNC brought into the proposed ward

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West of the River Hull j) University Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 7,066 2016 Variance: 8.56% 2022 Electorate: 6,649 2022 Variance: 1.54%

Proposal Overview Create a new ward which reflects the existence of a community centre around the University of Hull campus. Newland Park is home to many people who work at or have worked at the University. Newland Avenue (and roads off) and UNVA are predominately student areas. The proposals would see the artificial split of Goddard Avenue removed and the two ends of the road reunited.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Endike Lane  South: Railway line at the rear of Ella Street  East: Beverley Road  West: Chanterlands Avenue, Western Boundary of the University and the Newland School for Girls

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. All of NEWA, NEWC and NEWE to be brought into the proposed ward. 2. All of UNVA and UNVD south of the centre of Endike Lane to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. The proposed ward would contain all of Bricknell ward east of the centre of Chanterlands Avenue. 4. Small part of OPGG (Oldfield Avenue) to be brought into the new ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission University ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the creation of a ward that would strengthen community identity and satisfactorily represents a community. The area has an identity formed around working or studying at the University. The Cottingham Road shopping area, currently split between Newland and University wards, would be united into one ward. All the terraced streets in that area (on both sides of Cottingham Road) are predominantly student housing. This ward would much better reflect the University community, which is currently split between four different wards. Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 45

 Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a ward with clear and logical boundaries.

Issue for the LGBCE to consider The name ‘University’ seemed the most appropriate for the proposed ward. The name of an existing ward, the University is roughly in the centre of the ward and many people in the area study or work on the University’s campus. An alternative may be ‘University and Newland’.

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Map of the proposed University ward

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Map describing the part of Bricknell brought into the proposed ward

Map describing the part of OPGG brought into the proposed ward

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Map describing the part of UNVD brought into the proposed ward

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Wards East of the River Hull

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East of the River Hull a) Bransholme Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,618 2016 Variance: -1.49% 2022 Electorate: 9,803 2022 Variance: -0.19%

Proposal Overview The proposal would see most of the Bransholme estate and community brought together into one ward. The current Bransholme West ward would be retained and combined with approximately half of the Bransholme East ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Foredyke Drain and Wawne Drain  South: Holwell Road, Barnstaple Road, Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Wawne Road, Noddle Hill Way and the hedge line behind the Castle Grange estate  East: The Hull and East Riding boundary  West: Bude Way, Cheltenham Way, Littondale, Nidderdale and the hedge to the rear of Stonesdale

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Polling districts in Bransholme West ward to be retained within the proposed ward. 2. BHEB and the area west of Noodle Hill Way in BHEA to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. The northern boundary will follow the line of the Wawne Drain and Foredyke Drains, a small patch of greenspace from KPKA will therefore be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Bransholme ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the creation of a ward that unites the distinct Bransholme communities. The Garths community, east of Wawne Road contains several community facilities used by residents on the west side of Wawne Road, including local pubs and medical centres. Equally, the North Point Shopping Centre is the focal point for shopping on Bransholme, including for The Garths. The proposal unites all of those communities in one ward.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Bransholme ward

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Map describing the area of BHEA being brought into the proposed ward

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East of the River Hull b) Drypool Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,380 2016 Variance: -3.92% 2022 Electorate: 9,423 2022 Variance: -4.06%

Proposal Overview Retain Drypool ward in its current form.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries The ward is to be retained as it is.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Drypool ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of an existing ward that satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. The ward has existed in more or less its current form since warding in Hull was created, reflecting the fact that it properly unites several communities, including the Holderness Road shopping area (on both sides of Holderness Road).  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of an existing three member ward with clear and longstanding boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Drypool ward

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East of the River Hull c) Holderness Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,976 2016 Variance: 2.18% 2022 Electorate: 9,873 2022 Variance: 0.52%

Proposal Overview Retain Holderness ward in its current form.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries The ward is to be retained as it is.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Holderness ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of an existing ward and that satisfactorily represents a number of different communities.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of an existing three member ward with clear and longstanding boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Holderness ward

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East of the River Hull d) Ings Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 6,594 2016 Variance: 1.31% 2022 Electorate: 6,432 2022 Variance: -1.77%

Proposal Overview Retain the core of Ings ward as a two member ward. The proposal would see INGA, INGB, INGC and INGD retained with unaltered boundaries. The other two polling districts would be moved into Sutton ward. The ward would continue to have at its heart the Ings estate with a number of communities around its edges.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Saltshouse Road, hedge running through Golf Park, Holderness Drain and Saltshouse Road  South: Ings Road and Maybury Road  East: Marfleet Lane, rear of Larne Road/Milne Road  West: Bellfield Avenue and Wembley Park Avenue

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. INGE and INGF to be moved into Sutton ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Ings ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of the core of an existing ward that satisfactorily represents a number of different communities. The ward would be much more focused on the Ings Estate, with peripheral areas to the north and west, which much more see themselves as part of Sutton placed in Sutton ward. This re-focus on the Ings community would much better represent the interests of people in the area, particularly helping with an additional focus on the ongoing regeneration of the estate.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of the core of an existing ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Ings ward

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East of the River Hull e) Kings Park Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 8,805 2016 Variance: -9.81% 2022 Electorate: 10,093 2022 Variance: 2.76%

Proposal Overview This ward would combine Kingswood Parks with the whole of the Sutton Park community (Sutton Park is currently divided between two wards). It was found that combining Kingswood Parks with Kingswood and Wawne View would create a ward that was too big to be a two member ward and too small for a three member ward. Kingswood Parks would be combined with the whole of the Sutton Park community.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Hull and East Riding Boundary  South: Sutton Road and Holwell Road  East: Engine Drain/Chalky Path, John Newton Way, Bude Way, Cheltenham Way, Littondale, Nidderdale and hedge to the rear of Stonesdale  West: River Hull

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. All of KPKC and KPKE, and most of KPKD to be retained within the proposed ward. 2. SUTE, the half of Sutton Park not currently in Kings Park ward is to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Kings Park ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the Kingswood Parks and Sutton Park community would be wholly contained within one ward. Members of the two communities share many common links such as transport (use the same main roads), shopping (Kingswood and Ennerdale) and leisure (Ennerdale). Sutton Park was divided by the 2001 review, despite it being a clearly homogenous community, which shares shopping facilities (at Grandale), local primary schools and a residents’ association. Re-uniting it will help give an improved focus and voice to the community.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Kings Park ward

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Map describing the area of KPKD not included in the proposed ward

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East of the River Hull f) Longhill Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,425 2016 Variance: -3.46% 2022 Electorate: 9,524 2022 Variance: -3.03%

Proposal Overview Longhill ward would be retained and extended to the south with the addition of electors living north of Hopewell Road in MARF.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Hull and East Riding Boundary  South: Centre of Hopewell Road  East: Hull and East Riding Boundary  West: Marfleet Lane and the rear of Larne Road/Milne Road

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Bring all electors north of Hopewell Road (MARF) into Longhill ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Longhill ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of an existing ward and its extension into a community it already represents part of – Bilton Grange. The Bilton Grange estate was divided in the 2001 review, despite it being a very clear and distinct community, using the same community facilities (at Greenwich Avenue) and sharing the same local schools. All of Bilton Grange would be united within these revised boundaries.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the retention of an existing three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

Issue for the LGBCE to consider The name Longhill Ward was used as a working title for the submission and is the name of the current ward the includes the majority of this proposal. However, the ward not only covers the Longhill estate, but also the Bilton Grange estate and areas that would consider themselves “Bilton”. Therefore a more appropriate name would probably be “Longhill and Bilton Ward”.

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Map of the proposed Longhill ward

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Map describing the area of MARF being brought into Longhill ward

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East of the River Hull g) Marfleet Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 9,366 2016 Variance: -4.07% 2022 Electorate: 9,487 2022 Variance: -3.41%

Proposal Overview The current arrangement of Marfleet ward would for the most part be retained with a number of amendments. The proposed ward would see electors to the north of Hopewell Road in MARF moved into Longhill. MARI would be moved into Southcoates ward. To compensate the ward would be extend into communities it already represents in (SCEA and SCEB).

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Hopewell Road  South: Humber Estuary  East: Holderness Drain  West: Hull and East Riding Boundary

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. Electors north of Hopewell Road in MARF to be moved into Longhill ward. 2. MARI to be moved to Southcoates ward. 3. SCEA and SCEB to be brought into the proposed ward so that the boundary extends along the Holderness drain.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Marfleet ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of the core of an existing ward and its expansion into communities it already represents part of – in-particular the Marfleet Lane shopping area. Given recent demolitions on the eastern side of the Preston Road Estate the housing that is left has become less connected to housing areas further west on Preston Road. For schooling and community facilities these houses look much more towards the Preston Road/Marfleet Lane junction than westwards towards Southcoates Lane. The proposed ward reflects this, as well as returning the area to boundaries similar to those before the 2001 review.  Ensure effective and convenient local government - through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Issue for the LGBCE to consider The name Marfleet Ward was used as a working title for the submission and is the name of the current ward the includes the majority of this proposal. However, the majority of the housing in the ward is the Greatfield estate, which has previously been the name of a ward in the area. Therefore a more appropriate name would probably be “Marfleet and Greatfield Ward”.

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Map of the proposed Marfleet ward

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East of the River Hull h) Southcoates Ward

Ward Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,296 2016 Variance: 5.46% 2022 Electorate: 10,104 2022 Variance: 2.88%

Proposal Overview Establish a single three member Southcoates ward through the combination of Southcoates West ward with most of Southcoates East ward. The proposed Southcoates ward would be similar to the one that existed before the 2001 Order.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Holderness Road and Maybury Road  South: Humber estuary  East: Holderness Drain  West: Centre of New Bridge Road and the eastern boundary of Victoria Dock

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. All of Southcoates West to be included into the proposed ward. 2. SCEC, SCED and SCEE to be included into the proposed ward. 3. MARI to be included into the proposed ward. This is proposed because the electors in MARI are closer to the communities in Southcoates than Marfleet and it would provide a dock located within each of the wards abutting the Humber estuary.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Southcoates ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the creation of a ward which brings together an existing community and removes boundaries within it. It unites the community on both sides of Southcoates Lane and Southcoates Avenue, which share the same schools and shopping areas. It retains the bulk of the Preston Road estate within a single ward. The ward would be similar to the one that existed before the 2001 Order.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Southcoates ward

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East of the River Hull i) Sutton Ward

Member Type: Three Member 2016 Electorate: 10,339 2016 Variance: 5.90% 2022 Electorate: 10,287 2022 Variance: 4.73%

Proposal Overview The core of Sutton ward is to be retained with part of Ings ward brought into it. The ward would remove the artificial break in the Howdale Road estate. The Spring Cottage community would be brought into the ward which shares closer links to Sutton village than the Ings estate. The Castle Grange estate which shares closer links to the Howdale Road area than Bransholme would be included within the proposed ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Rear of Castle Grange estate  South: Hedge in Golf Course, Saltshouse Lane, The Avenue, Tweendykes Road, Leads Road, Sutton Road  East: Littondale, Holwell Road, Barnstable Road, Midmere Road, Leads Road, Wawne Road, Noddle Hill Way  West: Hull and East Riding boundary

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. SUTA, SUTB, SUTC and SUTD to be retained within the proposed ward. 2. INGE and INGF to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. Castle Grange estate in BHEA to be brought into the new ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Sutton ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the retention of the core of an existing ward, the strengthening of a community identity and the continuation of a ward that satisfactorily represents a community. It ensures that the community of “Sutton” is all contained within one ward – where it was previously split, with parts included in the old Ings and Bransholme East wards. It also ensures the Howdale Road estate (which shares facilities including Spring Cottage Primary School), previously divided between Sutton and Ings wards, is reunited.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a three member ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Sutton ward

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Map describing the part of BHEA being brought into the proposed ward

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East of the River Hull j) Wawne Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 5,512 2016 Variance: -15.32% 2022 Electorate: 6,048 2022 Variance: -7.64%

Proposal Overview Create a ward centred around Wawne Road which would contain the whole of ‘Old’ Kingswood and North Bransholme. The ward would satisfactorily represent two distinct communities. North Bransholme which has a separate identity and the rest of Bransholme, as well as a different housing association (Riverside). ‘Old’ Kingswood (east of the Engine Drain/Chalky Path) has developed a community identity.

Description of Proposed Boundaries  North: Hull and East Riding boundary  South: Foredyke Stream and Wawne Drain  East: Hull and East Riding boundary  West: Engine Drain/Chalky Path

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. KPKA excluding the greenspace to the south of Foredyke Drain and KPKB to be brought into the new ward. 2. BHEC and BHED to be brought into the new ward. 3. Small square of KPKD to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Wawne ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 10% from the city average by 2022. The ward was created with high initial variance to allow for the projected growth in the area which is likely to be substantial in comparison to any other area of the city. The ward is therefore ‘future proofed’ and allows for development of new housing in the future above that which has been projected.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the creation of a ward which seeks to reduce the division of existing communities as much as is possible. All of the North Bransholme estate, currently divided between Bransholme East and Kings Park wards, would be united under this proposal. This would mean the entire area covered by URBaN (United Residents of Bransholme Area North residents group) would be within one ward. Kingswood within the proposed ward has historically only had access via the same roads as North Bransholme, so already has a distinct identity to the Kingswood Parks area included in the proposed Kings Park Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 74

ward. It shares various facilities with North Bransholme, including schools and the nearest shopping area is on North Bransholme. The proposed ward would also anticipate the development of a new ‘Wawne View’ community, which should be developed in the medium term and will bring a great deal of growth to the area.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a ward with clear and logical boundaries.

Issue for the LGBCE to consider The name of the ward was selected as working title. Wawne is a village to the north and the main road running through the proposed ward is Wawne Road. As is the case with other wards (i.e. Beverley, Boothferry, Bricknell) it was felt that using the name of the major road would be appropriate.

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Map of the proposed Wawne ward

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Map describing the part of Kings Park being brought into the proposed ward

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9) Option B – An Alternative Submission for Bransholme and Sutton

a) During the creation of the submission it was found that having 3 two member wards in the Bransholme and Sutton area allowed for a much better ‘community representation’ fit.

b) The Liberal Democrats recognise that it would be preferable for Hull to have, as far as possible, an all three member warding pattern.

c) As previously stated, this is not possible whilst also creating wards that properly reflect communities, due to the significant community divide that is the River Hull.

d) Option A above has kept two member wards to minimum (3). Option B (below) increases the number of two member wards to 6, but argues this better reflects the community in that area.

e) If implemented the proposal would provide 3 extra two member wards, all with minimal variances in 2022, that are well suited to the communities they represent and have clear and logical boundaries. The extra two member wards would all be located east of the River Hull.

f) The table below summaries the alternative arrangements proposed as part of Option B, more detailed ward proposals can be found further on.

g) A map describing the boundaries of every proposed ward under the alternative plan can be found overleaf or accessed online – click here.

Ward Information 2016 Electorate and Variance 2022 Electorate and Variance Proposed Ward Type Electorate Ideal Variance Variance % Electorate Ideal Variance Variance % Avenue 3 9,354 9,763 -409 -4.19% 9,546 9,822 -276 -2.81% Beverley 3 10,339 9,763 576 5.90% 10,157 9,822 335 3.41% Boothferry 3 9,874 9,763 111 1.14% 9,808 9,822 -14 -0.14% Bransholme East 2 5,740 6,509 -769 -11.81% 6,255 6,548 -293 -4.48% Bransholme West 2 6,818 6,509 309 4.75% 6,571 6,548 23 0.35% Cottingham 3 10,007 9,763 244 2.50% 10,029 9,822 207 2.11% Derringham 3 9,611 9,763 -152 -1.56% 9,802 9,822 -20 -0.21% Drypool 3 9,380 9,763 -383 -3.92% 9,423 9,822 -399 -4.06% Holderness 3 9,976 9,763 213 2.18% 9,873 9,822 51 0.52% Ings 2 6,894 6,509 385 5.91% 6,732 6,548 184 2.81% Kings Park 3 8,805 9,763 -958 -9.81% 10,093 9,822 271 2.76% Longhill 3 9,425 9,763 -338 -3.46% 9,524 9,822 -298 -3.03% Marfleet 3 9,366 9,763 -397 -4.07% 9,487 9,822 -335 -3.41% Myton 3 9,400 9,763 -363 -3.72% 9,920 9,822 98 1.00% Newington & St Andrews 3 9,664 9,763 -99 -1.02% 9,599 9,822 -223 -2.27% Orchard Park 3 10,251 9,763 488 5.00% 9,873 9,822 51 0.52% Pickering 3 10,422 9,763 659 6.75% 10,199 9,822 377 3.84% Southcoates 3 10,296 9,763 533 5.46% 10,104 9,822 282 2.88% Sutton 2 6,766 6,509 257 3.95% 6,504 6,548 -44 -0.67% University 2 7,066 6,509 557 8.56% 6,649 6,548 101 1.54% Wawne 2 5,512 6,509 -997 -15.32% 6,048 6,548 -500 -7.64%

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Map describing the warding pattern of the whole city under Option B

Derringham

Pickering

Boothferry

Cottingham

Orchard Park Orchard

University

Avenue

Kings

Park

Myton

Beverley

Wawne

Bransholme

Wes

Drypool

Bransholme

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Holderness

East

Sutton

Ings

Marfleet

Longhill

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East of the River – Option B a) Bransholme East Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 5,740 2016 Variance: -11.81% 2022 Electorate: 6,255 2022 Variance: -4.48%

Proposal Overview The proposal would see approximately half of Bransholme East ward retained and combined with part of Bransholme West ward and a small part of Sutton ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Foredyke Drain  South: Hornsea Rail Trail, rear of Lagoon Drive, rear of Astral Gardens, Noddle Hill Way, Wawne Road, Barnstaple Road and Holwell Road  East: The Hull and East Riding boundary  West: Holwell Road, Honiton Road, Wawne Road, Barnstaple Road and Midmere Avenue

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. BHEA and BHEB to be retained as part of Bransholme East ward. 2. BHWA and roughly half of BHWC to be brought into the proposed ward. 3. A small part of SUTC (west end of Kestrel Avenue) to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Bransholme East ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 5% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the ward allows for a community with a strong identity to be represented within a single ward. The Garths area would be united with communities to the west of Wawne Road, with which it shares many community facilities (as outlined under the Bransholme ward proposal in Option A). It is certainly a better community fit than the current Bransholme East ward, which puts The Garths with the very distinct North Bransholme estate. It would also ensure The Birds estate, currently within Sutton ward, is united with other areas of Bransholme, whereas currently it is divided into a completely different ward and Area Committee on the Council.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Bransholme East ward

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Map describing part of BHWC being brought into the proposed ward

Map describing part of SUTC being brought into the proposed ward

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East of the River – Option B b) Bransholme West Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 6,818 2016 Variance: 4.75% 2022 Electorate: 6,571 2022 Variance: 0.35%

Proposal Overview The proposal would see the majority of the Bransholme West ward combined with the Dorchester Road area of Sutton ward.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Wawne Drain  South: Leads Road and Sutton Road  East: Holwell Road, Honiton Road, Wawne Road, Barnstaple Road and Midmere Avenue  West: Bude Way, Cheltenham Way, Littondale, Nidderdale and the hedge to the rear of Stonesdale

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. BHWB and BHWD to be retained as part of the proposed ward. 2. Approximately half of BHWC to be retained as part of the proposed ward. 3. SUTD to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Bransholme West ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – the ward allows for a community with a strong identity to be represented within a single ward. The Dorchester Road estate would for the first time be united with other parts of Bransholme, with which it shares an identity and community facilities (including the North Point Shopping Centre). Currently Dorchester Road is included within Sutton ward, where it is a minority and has few meaningful community ties.  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a ward with clear and logical boundaries.

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Map of the proposed Bransholme West ward

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Map describing part of BHWC being brought into the proposed ward

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East of the River – Option B c) Sutton Ward

Ward Type: Two Member 2016 Electorate: 6,766 2016 Variance: -3.95% 2022 Electorate: 6,504 2022 Variance: -0.67%

Proposal Overview The proposal would see a ward focused on the historic Sutton village. The Spring Cottage and Wembly Park areas of Ings ward would be brought into the ward along with the Truro Close are of Bransholme West ward.

As part of this proposal the proposed Ings ward would retain part of INGF (approximately 305 electors). A separate ward proposal has not been included in option B as the additional voters proposed for Ings ward would have a limited impact on its variance and design.

Description of the Proposed Boundaries  North: Hornsea Rail Trail, rear of Lagoon Drive, rear of Astral Gardens, Noddle Hill Way, Wawne Road, Barnstaple Road and Holwell Road  South: Holwell Road, Barnstaple Road, Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Wawne Road, Noddle Hill Way and the hedge line behind the Castle Grange estate  East: The Hull and East Riding boundary  West: Leads Road, Wawne Road and rear boundary of the Netherhall Site

Description of the Proposed Changes 1. SUTA and SUTB to be retained within the proposed ward. 2. Part of SUTC (east and south of the Hornsea Rail Trail) to be retained in the ward. 3. INGE to be brought into the proposed ward. 4. Small part of BHWC (Truro Close area) to be brought into the proposed ward. 5. Part of INGF (Wembley Park area) to be brought into the proposed ward.

Key Arguments Summary In line with the principles outlined in the submission Sutton ward would:  Secure equality of representation – the proposed ward would have a variance of less than 1% from the city average by 2022.  Reflect the identities and interests of local communities – through the creation of a ward that would be focused on the historic Sutton village and the Howdale Road community. This proposal much better reflects these two communities as a whole, separating them from the Dorchester Road estate (which is part of Bransholme and with which they share few community ties).  Ensure effective and convenient local government – through the creation of a ward with clear and logical boundaries. Liberal Democrat Warding Submission – 27 October 2016 86

Map of the proposed Sutton ward

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Map describing part of INGF being brought into the proposed ward

Map describing part of SUTC being retained in the proposed ward (in red) and part of BHWC being brought into the proposed ward (in blue)

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Map describing part of INF being retained in the proposed Ings ward

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10) Conclusion

a) Since 2001 a number of wards and areas have experienced changes in the electorate and have significant ongoing variances from the city average.

b) The Liberal Democrats accept and support the LGBCE ‘minded to’ size of a 57 member council and wish to see the continuation of elections by thirds.

c) The Liberal Democrat submission would secure equality of representation, reflect the identities and interests of local communities, and ensure effective and convenient local government.

d) A number of basic principles were articulated as part of the submission and adhered to in its formulation:  The preservation wherever possible of longstanding communities or areas with a strong community identity;  the preservation of existing three member wards that will have only a minor electoral population variance in 2022;  the creation of a minimal number of two member wards;  where change is necessary because of major electoral population variance the submission will seek to address it, and;  that appropriate boundaries are those obstacles that cause an impediment to pedestrians or are not regularly crossed by them (i.e. railway lines, main roads, large industrial spaces and drains).

e) The principal divide is the River Hull which creates two distinct geographical areas and communities. The submission addresses that fact and the distinct communities are represented within the warding pattern.

f) In conclusion, the submission proposes two possible options for the warding of a 57 member council: i. Option A would lead to the creation of 20 wards, with three two member wards and 17 three member wards. This proposal would have fewer two member wards (3) and would therefore provide equality of representation across the whole City and reflect the identities and interests of communities. ii. Option B would lead to the creation of 21 wards, with 6 two member wards and 15 three member wards. This proposal has more two member wards, but better reflects the identity and interests of communities in the Bransholme and Sutton areas of the City.

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Appendix - Supporting Evidence: Maps and Tables

Proposal maps. source: Maps data 2016 Google Imagery 2016 Terra Metrics.

Table 1. The current arrangement of wards as determined by the 2001 Order, their variance in 2016 and the forecasted 2022 variance. Source: Hull City Council Proforma 2016.

Number of cllrs Name of ward Electorate 2016 Variance 2016 Electorate 2022 Variance 2022 per ward

Avenue 3 9,354 -1% 9,546 1% Beverley 2 6,503 3% 6,243 -1% Boothferry 3 9,645 2% 9,579 1% Bransholme East 2 7,117 13% 7,424 17% Bransholme West 2 6,043 -4% 6,141 -3% Bricknell 2 6,337 1% 6,255 -1% Derringham 3 8,911 -6% 9,102 -4% Drypool 3 9,380 -1% 9,423 -1% Holderness 3 9,976 6% 9,873 4% Ings 3 9,375 -1% 9,211 -3% Kings Park 2 9,022 43% 10,776 70% Longhill 3 8,618 -9% 8,697 -8% Marfleet 3 9,091 -4% 9,077 -4% Myton 3 9,409 0% 9,998 5% Newington 3 8,164 -13% 8,201 -14% Newland 2 6,835 9% 6,628 5% Orchard Park and 3 9,518 1% 9,001 -5% Greenwood Pickering 3 9,001 -5% 8,778 -7% Southcoates East 2 5,684 -10% 5,551 -12% Southcoates West 2 5,694 -9% 5,655 -11% St Andrews 2 5,690 -10% 5,648 -11% Sutton 3 9,311 -1% 9,111 -4% University 2 6,823 9% 6,701 6%

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Map 1. The current arrangement of wards and polling districts as determined by the 2001 Order and subsequent polling districts reviews. Source: LGBCE 2016.

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Table 2. Table describing the electoral arrangements of Hull’s statistical neighbours. Source: LGCBE 2015.

Electorate at Number of Council Council Size Electors per Hectares Density (Electors Electoral Date of last Authority Name 1/12/2014 Wards Size Divided by 3 Councillor (Census 2011) per Hectare) Authority Type Cycle review Blackburn with Darwen 104,166 23 64 21.33 1,628 13,701 7.6 Unitary District Thirds 06/06/2002 Darlington 78,058 20 50 16.67 1,561 19,748 4.0 Unitary District Whole 12/08/2014 Derby 173,518 17 51 17 3,402 7,803 22.2 Unitary District Thirds 26/06/2001 Halton 95,244 21 56 18.67 1,701 7,910 12.0 Unitary District Thirds 01/11/2001 Hartlepool 69,225 11 33 11 2,098 9,386 7.4 Unitary District Thirds 27/09/2011 Hull 180,740 23 59 19.67 3,063 7,145 25.3 Unitary District Thirds 15/05/2001 Leicester 223,534 21 54 18 4,140 7,331 30.5 Unitary District Whole 12/08/2014 Middlesbrough 100,071 20 46 15.33 2,175 5,387 18.6 Unitary District Whole 19/11/2013 North East Lincolnshire 110,958 15 42 14 2,642 19,184 5.8 Unitary District Thirds 15/05/2001 Nottinghamshire 594,269 54 67 22.33 8,870 208,477 2.9 Two-Tier County Whole 27/04/2004 Plymouth 177,301 20 57 19 3,111 7,983 22.2 Unitary District Thirds 04/12/2001 Redcar & Cleveland 100,531 22 59 19.67 1,704 24,490 4.1 Unitary District Whole 15/10/2002 Southampton 164,907 16 48 16 3,436 4,989 33.1 Unitary District Thirds 25/07/2000 Stockton-on-Tees 139,435 26 56 18.67 2,490 20,393 6.8 Unitary District Whole 18/03/2003 Stoke-on-Trent 185,994 37 44 14.67 4,227 9,345 19.9 Unitary District Whole 26/10/2010 Telford & Wrekin 122,466 30 54 18 2,268 29,031 4.2 Unitary District Whole 14/01/2014

Table 3. Table describing the electoral arrangements of local authorities that are ‘similar’ to Hull and have undergone a recent review. Source: LGCBE 2015.

Electorate Number of Council Council Size Electors per Hectares Density (Electors Electoral Date of last Authority Name 1/12/2014 Wards Size Divided by 3 Councillor (Census 2011) per Hectare) Authority Type Cycle review Doncaster 210,826 21 55 18.33 3,833 56,799 3.7 Metropolitan District Thirds 25/11/2014 Hartlepool 69,225 11 33 11 2,098 9,386 7.4 Unitary District Thirds 27/09/2011 Hull 180,740 23 59 19.67 3,063 7,145 25.3 Unitary District Thirds 15/05/2001 Milton Keynes 181,934 19 57 19 3,192 30,863 5.9 Unitary District Thirds 25/06/2013 Peterborough 135,307 22 60 20 2,255 34,338 3.9 Unitary District Thirds 20/01/2015 Sheffield 392,741 28 84 28 4,675 36,795 10.7 Metropolitan District Thirds 23/03/2015 Slough 98,586 15 42 14 2,347 3,254 30.3 Unitary District Thirds 08/05/2012 Swindon 160,978 20 57 19 2,824 23,010 7.0 Unitary District Thirds 27/09/2011

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Map 2.a. Map describing the pre-2001 Order arrangement of wards. Source: LGCBE 2001.

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Map 2.b. Map describing the pre-2001 Order arrangement of wards. Source: Hull City Council Members Information Achieves – Map 2000.

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Map 3. Map describing the socio-economic make up of Hull. Source: Hull City Council Customer Insight Team Portfolio Description 2011.

Map 3. Map key

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Map 4.a. Map describing the forecasted change in electorate between 2015 and 2022. Source: Hull City Council 2015.

Map 4.b. Map describing the electorate in 2015. Source: Hull City Council 2015.

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Map 4.c. Map describing the electorate in 2022. Source: Hull City Council 2015.

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Map 5.a. Map describing the cycle routes in West Hull. Source: Hull City Council Local Transport Plan 2011.

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Map 5.b. Map describing the cycle routes in East Hull. Source: Hull City Council Local Transport Plan 2011.

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Map 5.c. Map describing the cycle routes in North Hull. Source: Hull City Council Local Transport Plan 2011.

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Map 6. Map describing Hull’s Highway Network. Source: Hull City Council Local Transport Plan 2011.

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Map 7.a. Map describing West Hull’s Bus Route Network. Source: Hull City Council Bus Route Map 2016.

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Map 7.b. Map describing West Hull’s Bus Route Network. Source: Hull City Council Bus Route Map 2016.

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Map 7.c. Map describing North Hull’s Bus Route Network. Source: Hull City Council Bus Route Map 2016.

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Map 8. Hull’s expansion from 1837 to 1969. Source: A History of the County of York East Riding: Volume 1, the City of Kingston Upon Hull, ed. K J Allison (London, 1969).

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Map 9. Hull’s ward boundaries in 1882. Source: M. C Peck and Son New Plan of Hull 1882. Hull History Centre.

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Map 10. Hull’s ward boundaries in 1930. Source: Harland & Son Ward Plan of Hull 1930. Hull History Centre. Hi Dan,

I think a slight error was made.

Nearly all of OPGA polling district is in the proposed Cottingham ward; the map and report narrative should have reflected that.

In addition to the square of houses (Carnaby Grove area) from OPGA the proposed Cottingham ward map should have included the area within the red on the map below.

The 60 voters of OPGA polling district in the proposed Orchard Park ward come from the north side of Greenwood Avenue –area in yellow.

The projected numbers for both wards remain the same.

I hope this answers your question and clears up any confusion.

Regards, Tom

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