Local resident submissions to the City Council electoral review

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City of Bristol

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Name: Amanda MacDonald

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Boundaries need to make GEOGRAPHICAL as well as POLITICAL sense, and therefore it is utterly nonsensical to exclude the historic core of the ancient settlement of Westbury-on-Trym from its ward. You wouldn't exclude the heart of London from a ward named London for example. Therefore I suggest the North West part of the proposed ward of is excluded from that ward and added to Westbury-on- Trym, which is where it should be, containing as it does the Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church and the War Memorial - the heart of Westbury-on- Trym village. I therefore suggest the following revised boundaries (I couldn't easily use the line drawing tool): The Henleaze boundary should run along Brecon Road from Westbury Road towards Grange Road. It should then travel south along Grange Road until it reaches East Field (note NOT Eastfield Road), where it should travel eastwards until it hits the Henleaze Road. It should then travel north until it hits the Road at the mini roundabout. The lump of proposed "Henleaze" land should be added to the Westbury-on-Trym ward.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4458 20/01/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: nicki Sent: 30 January 2015 11:24 To: Reviews@ Subject: proposed change of boundary Westbury on Trym, Bristol

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I wish to register my opposition to the proposed boundary change of Westbury on Trym Bristol. According to my information the new boundary would divide Westbury into two halves and place the heart of Westbury i.e. the historic village, churches, war memorial, village hall and shopping centre, into the Henleaze boundary. This is clearly ludicrous as the heart of Westbury on Trym has existed for 1200 years.

Surely a better solution would be to create a partnership ward with Henleaze combining the two present wards into one and sharing three councillors between us.

Yours sincerely, Nicola Machin

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City of Bristol

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Name: Shiona MacPherson

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I live in ward, and find the proposed change to three councillors very sensible, reflecting the large and dense population in the area. However, I feel that renaming the ward 'Ashley and ' is plain daft. Stokes Croft is a road, only half of which is in Ashley. Stokes Croft is a wonderful place to go drinking, eating or work in a creative capacity but it is largely NOT residential (currently either derelict or licensed venues) and so houses very few people as residents. Stokes Croft may be a 'community', but it is a cultural, entertainment and economic community rather than a residential one; by and large people work and play on this short stretch of road rather than live on it. It attracts a lot of press to the detriment of other areas of the ward - we hear much less about Montpelier, St Pauls and for example - and yet far, far more people live in these places. It is a tiny geographical area compared to these other communities in the ward. To rename the ward with the addendum Stokes Croft could be extremely divisive, and be taken as representing the rise of commercialisation and gentrification over the actual established communities that live in and make up Ashley. Plain old 'Ashley' is fine as a name; there's no need to change it.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4819 16/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:36 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Review of boundary changes Westbury on Trym, Bristol

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Paul Madine Sent: 14 February 2015 15:10 To: Reviews@ Subject: Review of boundary changes Westbury on Trym, Bristol

I do not think that moving Westbury on Trym’s boundary and subsuming most of the current village into Henleaze is a good or acceptable idea. Westbury has its own character, distinct from that of Henleaze and to lose its identity after so many centuries would do nothing either for the amalgamated communities nor the identity of the remaining “Westbury”. It would simply destroy a community and its cohesion: is that consistent with Bristol City’s policies on localism, community and cohesion, or, in deed, democracy?

I do support, as a last resort, the WOT Society’s suggestion of shared representation of 3 representatives over 2 wards.

Sincerely

Erica Madine

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Name: Paul Madine

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The proposal to subsume Westbury on trym village is totally unacceptable. The village has been a community with its own identity for longer than Bristol has existed. The proposal not only insults the people of Westbury, but it disenfranchises us. It goes against any notion of localism, and natural local community. Further, if the proposal is to balance population groupings for representation purposes, the new area of Westbury contains vast areas of un-occupied space compared to a very large area of dense occupancy in the new Henleaze. The designers of this suggestion need to go back to their drawing boards and have another go - perhaps a visit to site would be useful.

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Name: rachel mahon

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The boundaries are complete nonsense and the new ward will not represent me. I live by henleaze lake currently in the westbury on trym ward but moving to the southmead ward. The needs of this area are completely different to those of the lake community.

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Name: Alex Major

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It does seem rather odd to divide a community for the sake of it. To have Westbury on Trym not in Westbury on Trym ward is just odd. Why not keep the village together and off load the outer area to different wards. Simple!

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Name: Rachel Major

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Please don't do this! Westbury on Trym has the strongest community feel of anywhere I have ever lived. It is a vibrant, cohesive community with a strong sense of self and a bustling heart. To split it up like this goes against everything people are trying to achieve; a strong, united group of people instilled with pride for, and who take care of, their village. To see it ripped in two like this for administrative purposes would be heartbreaking, and could lead to different parts going in different directions, against the will of those who live here.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4514 30/01/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: David Manaei Sent: 11 February 2015 17:49 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol Ward Boundaries

To whom it may concern,

We live on in Bristol and we are currently in the Westbury On Trym ward. Proposals are looking at moving us into the Southmead ward.

I speak for my family of 6 in two houses on the same road when I say we are completely against this proposal.

Our houses back on to 'Henleaze Lake' and we have little or no reason to do more than pass through Southmead on route to other parts of Bristol.

Our whole lives have been centred around Henleaze. We have friends in the area and have worked in the local shops.

Southmead is not representative of our views and opinions. Henleaze gets a better voting turnout and votes in a different way to Southmead. The local politics are only part of the reason we chose to live here.

Also we are concerned that if appears to the public that we fall in the Southmead ward, our house values may decrease through no fault of our own.

We will encourage others in our local area to stand against this plan, and may chose not to vote if forced into this change.

We appreciate your consideration.

I hope to hear from you regarding this and I am happy to discuss further,

David Manaei

PS We are also against the changes to the Westbury On Trym ward that would see the centre of Westbury On Trym, where a war memorial stands engraved with WOT, turned into the Henleaze ward. Detracting from its character and completely disregarding tradition.

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Name: Alan Mann

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2: Redraw Henleaze Boundary to take in the approximate area around Henleaze Swimming Lake

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Annotation 2: Redraw Henleaze Boundary to take in the approximate area around Henleaze Swimming Lake

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Extending Southmead Ward to absorb the area covered around the Henleaze Swimming Lake makes no sense of the following reasons. 1. There is a natural geographical boundary in Baddocks Wood separating this area from Southmead. 2. Though Lake Road approaches Doncaster Road, it is blocked off to vehicles meaning any vehicular access to the current Southmead Ward requires going out onto the main Southmead Road and along it to Doncaster Road. This adds to the sense of being bounded in the Henleaze rather than Southmead Ward. 3. These natural boundaries mean that residents in this area use the facilities and amenities in and around Henleaze rather than those of Southmead. For example, the main Henleaze High Street is walking distance from this area, as are the shops in Westbury-on-Trym. Something that cannot be said for the southern boundary of the Henleaze Ward. Neither can it be said of the nearest shopping are ain Southmead off Greystoke Avenue. 4. Historically, this area is connected to Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, made obvious by the fact that it contains Henleaze Swimming Lake and not Southmead Swimming Lake. 5. These changes could have a negative impact on property prices for those who currently own houses within the Westbury-on-Trym Ward if they were moved into the Southmead Ward. I don't see that it is fair to potentially devalue the assets of hard working taxpayers simply to redraw a boundary. If this decision is made and it can be proved that this change has negatively impacted the assets of residents, will the be financially liable for the depreciation? 6. All the above reasons point to the fact that the proposed boundary change unnecessarily cuts across natural communities. Therefore, there is no rational reason why the new boundary should be drawn as currently proposed.

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Name: Mark Mansley

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1: REDLAND

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I am concerned at the way the new wards ignore traditional boundaries of areas. I have marked on the Map the boundaries of what I consider the traditional area of Redland (where I live). It delimited by Whiteladies Road to the west, the railway line to the south and Cranbrook Road to the Northeast. Ideally that should form the core of the ward of Redland. Traditional Redland is currently split between Redland and Cotham wards with the old village centre of Redland in Cotham (lower Redland road) and this is a missed opportunity to make Redland whole once more. This concern is compounded by using names of traditional areas for new wards which do not relate very well to these traditional areas, distorting and migrating these areas and damaging the identity and sense of community of the areas. This has been seen recently when parking zones have been names after wards inappropriately (what should be South Redland is zoned Cotham North). The new proposals are exacerbating this trend - Redland, where I live is moving north and east and now encompasses a lot of what is even marked on your map as Bishopston. Clifton East is now moving east and encompassing much of West Redland (currently inappropriately in Cotham ward though) as well as key parts of Cotham (including the heart of old Cotham village - Cotham Hill.) If the proposed boundaries are to be used, then it would be a lot better if the traditional names were not used inappropriately - it might be better to refer neutrally to a feature or road of the ward - so Clifton East Ward under your proposal would be better called Whiteladies after its principal road, Redland should be called Cranbrook (or possibly Redland Green) and your Cotham, Cotham and Redland South.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4437 16/01/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1

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Name: Elisabeth Marleyn

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The old parish boundary links and Cliftonwood and reflects the historic relationship of two areas wih shared interests. Several attempts have been made to rename the srea Harbourside, which sounds more trendy and upmarket, and the proposed new boundary looks like an attempt to gentrfiy Hotwells by calling Lower Clifton - this has implications for the economy of the distrci as regards house prices sand coumcil tax. The redrawing of the boundary means that we will lose a councillor, and be represented by one, and not two as now - how is this democratic? I do not support the proposed boundary change. EkisabethMarleyn.

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Name: Robin & Elisabeth Marleyn

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As two long-term contented residents of Clifton & Hotwells since the late 1950s we strongly object to what seem unarguably arbitrary, pointless and inconvenient changes to the geography of our historic district. We can see no advantages whatever in an imposed re-drawing of nominal boundaries, just inconvenience, bewilderment and annoyance to the many residents and visitors alike in the proposed threat to the well-established identity of our historic and scenic quarter. There seems to be simply no comprehensible or rationally discussable justification for any of the threatened alterations.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4530 02/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark

From: Keith Marsden Sent: 30 January 2015 09:47 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol Review local government boundaries Westbury-on-Trym/Henleaze

Dear Sirs

With regard to the proposal of the changes to the ward of Westbury-on-Trym. I would like to suggest that the proposed boundary change has been put forward with no idea of the feelings of the local people. How can you have the centre of Westbury-on-Trym in Henleaze and the name of the village given to a neighbouring ward? How stupid does that sound to those of us who live here?

I strongly object to this and would therefore strongly support the proposal for a partnership ward that has been proposed.

Yet again, government proposes running right over the wishes of the electorate. Please think again.

Yours sincerely

Keith Marsden

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I am writing to express my concerns and objection to the proposed boundary changes to Westbury On Trym. 1 Surely the 1200 year old historic village of Westbury should stay in the Westbury ward. 2 By making Falcondale Road the boundary it is spillting the community into two. Westbury village is used daily by many residents who will then live on the west side of Falcondale Road who wish to use the village for the shops, banks, doctors surgery, the church and what will become of "Westbury Village Hall" will it be re named. 3. If the new proposals for the Westbury ward goes ahead then that ward would be reduced to only one Councillor. Would it not make more sense to combine the Westbuy and Henleaze we would then have three Councillors to represent us. Regards Brenda Marshall

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4746 11/02/2015

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Name: Katherine Martin

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I am a resident of Hotwells in Clifton ward in Bristol. The proposal to create a Ward will divide the historic neighbourhood of Hotwells between the new wards of Clifton West and Hotwells & Harbourside as well as dividing Cliftonwood from Hotwells. The community of Cliftonwood and Hotwells, is clearly recognised as a single entity by residents and defined by the parish boundary. The new boundary proposals will divide this established community rather than reflect community identity. Voters in Hotwells & Cliftonwood are currently represented by two Councillors. The proposed Hotwells & Harbourside ward will have only one. The rights of this community to lobby for changes through the City Council will be diluted with only one Councillor rather than two working on their behalf. This represents a reduction in electoral equality relative to other 2 or 3 Councillor wards, not an improvement.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4568 03/02/2015

Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 06 February 2015 11:21 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: local Government Boundary Commission Changes

From: ROGER martin Sent: 06 February 2015 11:15 To: Reviews@ Subject: local Government Boundary Commission Changes

Dear Sir,

I am sending you this Email in respect of the Change of Boundary proposals. My wife and I have lived in for the last 43 years. As it is one of the original roads in , we feel that it should come under the Bishopsworth Ward.

I urge you to rethink the Boundary change and include the whole of Grange Road into the Bishopsworth Ward where it belongs.

Yours sincerely

Roger Martin

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I don't agree with taking the area which includes Henleaze Lake into the Southmead Ward. As a westbury on trym ward, this was our natural community and shopping area so we best relate to WoT village and Henleaze high street. A Cllr representing Southmead will not be representing an area that I relate to or associate with. There are different dynamics and indeed social issues that do not relate to the area where I live and I feel these will dominate the majority of councilor time and effort, leaving us feeling under-represented.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4769 12/02/2015

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Name: Susan Jane Mayer

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Dear Sirs, I recognize and understand the rationale for electoral boundary changes in Bristol but would like to comment on issues affecting the BS9 Neighbourhood where I live. The current ward spans an urban area that has the ancient village of Westbury-on-Trym at its heart and some residents ask that any boundary changes reflect the historical importance of this hub. Conversely, some also claim that residents of vast areas of farmland given over to housing between the wars on the side of Falcondale Road, are too distant to influence important 'village matters' such as this. As the development of gets underway, Bristol City Council recommends that (A4018) Falcondale Road incorporate a dedicated Bus Lane in and out of the City to alleviate growing commuter congestion. Unfortunately, its imposition will necessitate removal of some right-hand turns off the main road in both directions, effectively annexing Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhoods on either side of the upgraded A4018 'Expressway'. Anticipated changes to the entire infrastructure, following the unprecedented development over the border in South Gloucester, will further erode the bond this area has with Westbury Village over time; therefore, it is an opportune moment to factor them in before a final decision. I fully support the one Councillor Ward currently named as Westbury-on-Trym in your proposal but I feel this name should be retained by the Historical Village and the new ward re-named; I suggest 'Canford Park' in recognition of an earlier Farm within the area of that name. This new ward would undoubtedly encourage a re-energized voice on local issues such as schooling and the continued viability of local shops at its heart in Stoke Lane but with the added benefit of improved electoral accountability. The alternative, a Henleaze/Westbury 3 Councillor Ward would transfer attention to the merged centres where any improvements would be concentrated in the main shopping areas and immediate Neighbourhood, leaving the 'peripherals' very disadvantaged as is currently the case. Therefore, my preference is a one Councillor ward for this area of BS9. Yours Truly, S. J. Mayer

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Name: Letitia McCabe

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As a prospective Councillor living in Lawrence Weston, I feel I must object to the current proposals which would see Lawrence Weston move into a large 3-member ward with and ward. Although I am pleased Lawrence Weston will no longer be divided between Avonmouth and , we have a distinct community identify, social-economic demographic and community organisations. For example, Lawrence Weston Planning Group, of which I am a member, lobby for Council and Government funding and is currently planning to create a community 'hub' which will serve as a focal point for our community. It is also one of the more deprived communities in Bristol and having an individual representation within the Council would further the areas chances of development and enhance community engagement by improving the political representation of the area as residents who do not readily identify with either Avonmouth or Shirehampton. There are also three local youth centers that are actively growing in local project work, community work, inter-generational work and also have a working relationship with the surroundings schools and police. Due to poor public transport, the fact many in Lawrence Weston do not drive and the geographic nature of the area, people tend to use facilities within the locality rather than in Shirehampton or Avonmouth, such as the shops at Ridingleaze, the dental practice at Crokeswood Walk, and the two GP surgeries. Indeed, as previously mentioned, under current plans, these surgeries, a supermarket and other community infrastructure are set to become incorporated into a community ‘hub’ located on the site of the old City of Bristol College. This again demonstrates the affiliation people feel towards Lawrence Weston, as opposed to the wider area. Owing to these factors, the Lawrence Weston ward could have strong boundaries stretching from Moorgrove Wood, the Motorway and the and could be served by one Councillor. I strongly suggest that this option is considered in more detail.

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Ashley and Stokes croft should just be called Ashley. Stokes croft is such a small area, it is a road and some buildings either side, and the road isn't completely in Ashley. If you are going to include stokes croft in the name, you need to include Montpelier and St Pauls which are much bigger than Stokes Croft.

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The proposed division into Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze wards is flying in the face of historical development and community wishes. The need to reduce to 3 councillors across the area if accepted but the proposed boundaries and naming of wards is not logical. The proposed new ward of Henleaze includes the ancient centre of Westbury-on-Trym which before 1750 incorporated all of Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Redland. To move this historic centre into a new ward named Henleaze will be divisive and create strong ill feeling in local communities. The proposed new Ward of Westbury-on-Trym has not got the centre of the community in it as the historic churches, schools and village Hall and shopping areas are in the proposed Henleaze ward. The logical solution to the problem is to create one large ward covering all of the proposed Henleaze and Westbury-on Trym wards and have three councillors to cover the whole are. I would prefer the name of this revised word to be Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze.

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5: Clearly all the traditional area of Hotwells needs to be kept together,

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Annotation 5: Clearly all the traditional area of Hotwells needs to be kept together,

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Proposals obviously drawn up by some desk chair jockey who has never visited the area on the ground. Calling all of Brandon Hill Hotwells and harbourside is ridiculous. Keep Hotwells in with Clifton. the areas share a common heritage. Who is paying these idiots!

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The proposal for the new Hotwells and Harbourside ward has to be one of the most stupid proposals that I have seen. It fails to meet the basic criteria of the review which is to create wards of equal size. It has the effect of splitting an active community, excluding the parish church, adding in extraneous parts of Clifton such as the Berkeley Square area. I would recommend that the fools in charge of this suggestions actually get off their backsides, get away from their computer screens, walk the streets, talk to local people and come up with a workable solution. It is obvious that Cliftonwood and Hotwells should stay together I would suggest a boundary running below The Paragon, below York Gardens, including Windsor Crescent, across the to Constitution Hill back down along Jacobs Well Road. Fine to have in Spike Island, Brandon Hill and eastwards should be in Central. This would better balance the population numbers as well.

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I am a citizen not a boundary expert. I am not a member of any organisation relevant to this consultation. I have lived in Bristol for most of my life mainly in 2 different parts of Westbury- on-Trym. I have also lived in Clifton and Redland. I work in the city and have done so since the early 1970s. I also went to school in Bristol. i make these background comments in order to demonstrate that my opinion is based on many decades of life in Bristol and especially in Westbury -on -Trym. It also so happens that for current electoral purposes I live in Henleaze ward. I live on the ward boundary as my house is on Westbury Road on the Henleaze side. The boundary has to be somewhere. Thus although I live in Westbury-on- Trym, close to the village, I vote in Henleaze. This is fair enough. The present boundary is in a reasonable location to separate and define the distinct localities of Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze. From reading the report I understand that Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze are over represented in comparison with some districts so that the Commission recommends that their overall representation be reduced to 3 councillors from the current 4. However the proposal, in my view, totally fails the aim of reflecting community identity. The village of Westbury-on-Trym has a thousand years of history and to this day continues to have its own identity and character. The proposed new ward boundaries for Westbury-on- Trym and Henleaze rip Westbury in 2 so that its historic heart is amalgamated with the relatively modern suburb of Henleaze leaving the rest of Westbury with the name of Westbury -on-Trym. This creates a totally artificial map of both Westbury -on -Trym and Henleaze. It reflects the identity and sense of community of neither one. As the Commission has specifically asked for comments on this recommendation, I sense its uncertainty about its proposals. My feeling is that the least worst option may be to amalgamate the 2 proposed wards as one 3 member ward. In that case the combined ward should be named Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze. This would reflect the seniority and historic identity of Westbury-on-Trym. Alternatively, the Commission must rename its proposed new wards. The new Henleaze could be called Westbury-on-Trym village and Henleaze. The new Westbury-on-Trym could be called Westbury-on -Trym West.

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https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4363 05/01/2015 From: To: Subject: FW: ELECTORAL REVIEW OF BRISTOL: DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS Date: 11 December 2014 09:45:20

-----Original Message----- From: Harry McPhillimy Sent: 10 December 2014 17:08 To: Reviews@ Subject: ELECTORAL REVIEW OF BRISTOL: DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS

Sir/madam I am a voter in the Ashley ward in Bristol. Because of its expanding population I believe it could have been divided into two parts - Montpelier/St Pauls, and St Werburghs/St Andrews. However I accept as 2nd best the proposal that it remains the same size but increases the number of councillors from 2 to 3.

I do NOT, however, agree with it having its name changed from Ashley to Ashley & Stokes Croft - this is a ridiculous idea. Stokes Croft is a fringe part of the ward and should not be part of its name.

Regards Harry McPhillimy Pascoe, Mark

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:30 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Henleaze to Southmead boundary

From: Kelly Meacham Sent: 16 February 2015 08:59 To: Reviews@ Subject: Henleaze to Southmead boundary

Hi,

I live on and have only just been made aware of the potential change of council ward from Henleaze to Southmead.

Firstly, I don't understand the need to change a boundary at all, and it is disgusting that we have not been made aware of this, no letters or anyone knocking on the door. Secondly, I paid for my house and spent restoring it, all in 2014. On my deeds my house comes under the area of Henleaze, so I cannot understand why you would class this area as Southmead. Although the area also merges on paperwork from Henleaze to Westbury on Trym this area is not Southmead.

People pay a lot of money to be in certain areas and by changing the council ward you will not only drop the value of homes considerably but it also makes an area lose its identity. At the bottom of our road is Henleaze lake, but if we aren't classed as Henleaze to the council shouldn't that get changed to Southmead Lake?

I think this change will really anger residents that are very proud to live in Henleaze, please take these comments on board.

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From: Helen Melichar Sent: 15 January 2015 21:45 To: Reviews@ Subject: Proposed Boundary Changes

Dear Sir / Madam

I would like to add my views to current discussions about boundary changes for my area. I think that it would be very short-sighted to split Westbury-on-Trym, adding the central part of it to Henleaze. Westbury-on-Trym is a very self contained area, with a distinct community feeling and has always been proud of its status as a "village within a city". The split would be especially detrimental, given that the heart of Westbury on Trym would be submerged in a different area. Westbury on Trym has multiple local organisations (Village Society, with many subgroups, Village Show Organisation and the Westbury on Trym Business Association as examples), which would need to start relating to multiple councillors. This would be confusing and would risk splitting these organisations, which are very helpful to locals.

Finally, I don't see the logic of most of the residential part of Westbury on Trym being represented separately from most of their facilities, local shops, churches and indeed the Westbury on Trym Village Hall, which would now be represented by another area's councillor. I think the changes would reduce accountability from our councillors, confuse the local population, and make more work for everyone.

Yours sincerely

Helen Melichar Pascoe, Mark

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From: paul jarvis Sent: 31 January 2015 17:29 To: Reviews@ Subject: Bristol

My comments to the Boundary Commission for Bristol are:

As a long standing resident of the Duchess estate Stapleton, I would wholeheartedly agree to the proposal for dividing Stapleton and aligning with /Oldbury Court Ward. I feel current population changes warrant such a change and make sense.

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Pauline Mellett

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I live on and object strongly having our ward changed from Westbury to Southmead. Since moving here in May 2014 I have always thought that the area surrounding Henleaze Lake should be part of Henleaze. Westbury Village should be part of Westbury. Southmead Hospital should be part of Southmead. It is bonkers. At one stroke the Council will knock 20k off the value of our house. Are you going to recompense everyone accordingly? Please reconsider this plan.

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Create one new ward - 'Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze' according to the boundary shown above, to have three councillors.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 16 February 2015 10:32 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Westbury on Trym Henleaze Bristol Boundaries

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Dear Sir or madam , The ancient village of Westbury on Trym in Bristol goes back over 1300 years well before Bristol itself existed. It makes no sense at all to split up the village into minor parts of other wards. The suggestions to merge Westbury on Trym with Henleaze is a sensible one. We would not feel well represented if merged with Southmead or . Thank you Yours faithfully P Michael

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From: To: Subject: FW: Boundarychanges to Bishopsworth ward Date: 20 January 2015 15:36:57

Hi Mark,

Please see submission below for Bristol.

Helen

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I cannot acccept the proposed change of boundary for the odd numbered homes in King Goerges Road to be called .The area known as Hartcliffe does not border this part of Bishopsworth.If any change had to be made? Then the neighbouringstreets and therefore district would have to be Highridge.This is absolute nonsense and leads me to believe that someone has had this idea put forward inorder to manipulate the outcome of local election results.Please leave the boundarys alone.If it aint broke don't fix it. Colin Miller

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I am extremely unhappy about the draft proposals for the existing Cabot ward. I understand that Cabot ward is to be abolished and will be replaced by Central ward and Hotwells & Harbourside ward. I live on Spike Island, which will be cut in half by the new proposals and as a resident of I will become part of Central ward. Central ward will geographically be an enormous ward covering part of Harbourside (Wapping Road) and extending all the way through the Centre, and up to the BRI. There can be absolutely no sense of cohesion for any of the residents unfortunate enough to be living in this enormous ward. I understand that Cabot ward needs to be re-designed because of the huge disparity in population size in the current wards, but it would make much more sense to create a new Redcliffe ward and to leave the rest of Cabot as it is. Please, please have a re-think and allow Spike Island to remain whole.

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The proposed ward boundaries in Bristol have been produced without reference to geography, community or culture. The fact that Westbury would be in Henleaze, that one side of Stokes Croft would be in a ward including that within it's name, and the other would not, just two examples. Rip it up and start again, this time having respect for natural communities. This would be easier if wards were smaller and represented by one member, but I would not object to multi member wards if there were a natural constituency needing to be accommodated.

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I live in what I believe to be Westbury-on-Trym. My parents moved to the area in the 1930's when Westbury-on-Trym was a village on the outskirts of Bristol. To now consider renaming the voting area the centre of the village as part of the Henleaze ward is unthinkable. I appreciate that thinsg may have changed in the distribution of voters over the city. I feel consideration should be given to a partnership of wards with Henleaze. Combine the two wards into one and share the councillors. The name of this combined ward should be that of the oldest area within that ward, Westbury. If there were too many voters within this area adjustments could be made at the edges, see map, Westbury Park to go into Redland, Henleaze ,Golden Hill to merge with Bishopston, Henleaze Lake area into Southmead

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I do not agree with splitting Westbury on Trym into two wards. The historic centre of Westbury on Trym village would be in the ward of Henleaze - a much younger area in terms of its history. It is very important that Westbury on Trym is kept together in one ward to preserve the integrity of the village. It would be able untenable situation to have two sets of councillors, possibly working at odds to each other, or potentially on different parties with different views on what is best for the village. Westbury on Trym has a unique village within a city character and this intrinsic nature must be preserved rather than divided and split. Westbury on Trym residents recognise themselves as part of a community, characterised by entities such as SUSWOT and The Westbury on Trym society, and also buildings such as the local Westbury on Trym school, Westbury parish church, the historic college, the prayer house, the village hall, the village war memorial, as well as Canford park, the cemetery and the monument for Queen Victoria's jubilee that stands in the park - given from the people of Westbury on Trym. It seems preposterous that a ward called Westbury on Trym does not in fact include the very village centre after which it is named, and the village itself is placed within the ward of Henleaze, which in itself as an area is physically, culturally and historically separate from from Westbury village. I believe the residents of Henleaze would recognise this difference too, as would other residents elsewhere in the city, and indeed visitors to the city. I strongly support the idea of a partnership ward with Henleaze, whereby the two present wards are combined into one and 3 councillors are shared between us. Not only would that more accurately reflect the reality of the situation, which would then enable both areas to keep their own identities, but it could positively enhance partnership working between the two areas in terms of business, cultural and historical events, organisations and local people. I think it is essential that the Boundary Commission take serious consideration of this eminently sensible and workable idea so that the unique historical, cultural and community identity and general integrity of Westbury on Trym remains intact.

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Hi, We live in the centre of Westbury-On-Trym and do not wish to support the proposal that the centre of Westbury-on-Trym is now included in the Henleaze ward. We would be willing to support the suggestion that Westbury forms a partnership with Henleaze resulting in shared councillors.

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I think this is a complete nonsense. Leave the current boundaries as they are. Tim Monelle

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I wish to object to the proposed redrawing of the ward boundaries of Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze. I do feel that it is very important to maintain the historical identity and preserve the integrity of the whole of Westbury Village and to keep Westbury village together. I support the idea of a Partnership Ward with Henleaze combining the two present wards into one and sharing 3 Councillors.

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Dear LGBCE, This is very good this site and the ability to interact. How things are good in this way widely these days, thank you. Can I just please say that I think the proposals really go against the grain of your aims regards local communties, in cases and am sure you want to hear where we feel this is so. I imagine you have had quite a lot of feedback from fellow Westbury on Trym residents, since hardly believably the old village centre from pre becoming within Bristol is NOT IN Westbury on Trym Ward, shopping and more hub of the suburb and community. Sorry but this just cannot be so, indeed I think if went through you might cause all sorts of ill feeling even legal cases for breaking one of the very principals you put forth...the sense of community and valuing EVERY community and its community sense. In this sense I think it also important that where two or more communities are combined for a single or sharing of two or more councillors every community of historical IS IN THE WARD NAME ..ie everyone in Bristol knows of eg Shirehampton too, yet not named. I realise this might result in cumbersome big names for wards but maybe we can have, as with books, titles and subtitles...or abbreviations. I do think this is very important to give to eg people of Shirehampton, even posh a strong feeling they are THOUGHT of on each Council representatives elected. Thank you, David Moore,

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From: Margaret Moore Sent: 11 February 2015 18:25 To: Reviews@ Subject: Local Council Ward Boundaries Bristol - Westbury on Trym , BS9

Dear Sir,

I have have lived in for over 50 years, and I certainly don't live in Henleaze!

I can look out of my bedroom window, and see the old cottages of Westbury‐on‐Trym huddled round the parish church, which is a five minute walk from here!

I can, however, understand the need to cut the number of councillors for this area. So, I would happily go along with the suggested alternative plan to merge Westbury with henleaze as a borough with 3 councillors between them.

Please let us keep our village status!

Your sincerely,

Margaret Moore.

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How can you possibly decide to include the centre of Westbury-on-Trym in Henleaze. Henleaze is just a suburb of Bristol whereas Westbury-on-Trym is a village which has become a suburb of Bristol. Westbury-on-Trym has its own unique village character and community. It has its own Athletics club which has won national crosscountry/roadracing titles in its own name not in the name of Bristol and certainly not Henleaze. This smacks of someone with no local knowledge sitting down with a map and creating artificial boundaries. This is something we British are good at with disastrous consequences the World over. Don't do it you as you will be dividing a community. Westbury-on-Trym is a village and is nothing to do with Henleaze.

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 17 February 2015 10:23 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Response to Boundary Commission draft recommendations for Bristol - Henleaze Attachments: HZ Response to the Boundary Commission_docx

From: Andrew Morgan Sent: 16 February 2015 17:38 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Response to Boundary Commission draft recommendations for Bristol - Henleaze

Sir/Madam

I write to endorse the response made by Cllrs Campion-Smith and Morgan to the Boundary Commission draft recommendations for Bristol - Henleaze. I attach a copy of their written response to avoid confusion.

The Boundary Commission clearly does not have sufficient understanding or awareness of the distinct communities in Westbury-on-Trym, Westbury Park and Henleaze and their geographical and social relationships with each other.

I sincerely hope that the Boundary Commission will carefully note the response from Cllrs Campion-Smith and Morgan and their suggestions for altenative plans.

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From: Valerie Morgan Sent: 08 February 2015 15:42 To: Reviews@ Subject: Westbury-on-Trym boundary changes

Dear Sirs

I write to register my objection to the proposed division of Westbury‐on‐Trym, Bristol, into two separate wards.

Westbury village is the heart of Westbury‐on‐Trym with its war memorial, local churches, doctors surgery, shopping precinct, local restaurants and pubs etc.. To separate this area and to call it Henleaze is to fracture the local community which has over 1000 years of history.

To me it is an insensitive decision and I ask you to look at this again and find a more amenable answer.

Yours faithfully

Valerie Morgan

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As a result of revised boundaries, Westbury-on-Trym will be left with a single counsellor give less flexibility and expertise to deal with local problems raised by the residents. The issues that arise in Westbury-on-Trym have very much in common with those encountered by residents of Henleaze. This will be left with two counsellors. Since both areas have a smaller number of residents than the average, it would make sense to combine Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze into a single ward with three councillors.

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I am a resident of Cliftonwood, and am extremely unhappy with these proposals. Cliftonwood and Hotwells has a unique identity which should be preserved as part of Clifton ward. I fullly agree with this statement 'The community of Cliftonwood and Hotwells, is clearly recognised as a single entity by residents and defined by the parish boundary. The new boundary proposals will divide this established community rather than reflect community identity. Voters in Hotwells & Cliftonwood are currently represented by two Councillors. The proposed Hotwells & Harbourside ward will have only one. The rights of this community to lobby for changes through the City Council will be diluted with only one Councillor rather than two working on their behalf. This represents a reduction in electoral equality relative to other 2 or 3 Councillor wards, not an improvement.'

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I fully support the proposal from the Westbury - on - Trym Society to combine the Westbury - on - Trym ward with the Henleaze ward, sharing 3 councillors between the 2 wards. Westbury should not be split into 2. Many thanks Julian Mounsey

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We do not agree with the proposal to divide Westbury-on-Trym into two halves in a a manner which places the historic centre of Westbury-on-Trym into Henleaze. We live in the historic part of Westbury-on-trym near the , (which gives westbury-on-trym it's name) within the Westbury-on-Trym conservation area. It seems rather strange that the historic centre/origins of Westbury-on-trym has been protected for so long by conservation area status to preserve its heritage, but that, In order to satisfy administrative ward boundaries , the historic part of Westbury-on-trym will be erased from the map from now on and become part of Henleaze. If the centre of Westbury-on-Trym was deemed worthy of conservation area status in the past, surely it does not make sense to erase it from maps to satisfy quotas for voters. We therefore support the idea of a 'partnership ward with Henleaze', which combines the two present wards into one and shares 3 councillors between the two wards. We believe that such an arrangement would preserve the historic village of Westbury-on-trym , whilst still achieving the required ratio of councillors to voters.

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Dear Sir / Madam

Re: Proposed changes to Westbury-on-Trym Ward, Bristol 9 I am writing to object to the proposed boundary changes for Westbury-on-Trym, in the City & County of Bristol, for the following reasons:- 1. Westbury-on-Trym is an ancient settlement that is older than the City & County of Bristol & I object to the complete disregard to such a unique settlement here since the Bronze Age, through Roman times, to being recorded in 781 AD as present during the age of Offa, King of Mercia, & forward since that time.

2. Westbury-on-Trym is, as such, an ancient village with a central area around which the settlement has a long-standing developed business, retail, religious & residential area. It is inconceivable that you could have missed the essence of this area. I find your statement ‘On balance we have taken the view that two separate wards provide an accurate reflection of community identity in the area’ as absolute confirmation that you haven’t bothered to find out anything about the area before setting out your proposals.

3. The River Trym flows through the central area of the village & the proposal to call the 1930’s built area, on the other side of a main traffic route from the village, ‘Westbury-on-Trym’ appears uniquely inappropriate. This area was largely fields with a small hamlet until the last century, as was most of Henleaze. My father, born in 1911, used to walk with his family across these fields from Redland to Westbury & also past what is now deemed Henleaze across those fields to Golden Hill village near Horfield.

4. The residents of this area now do not see main roads as boundaries & have included the more recently built area, away from the centre of the village, as part of our community. Indeed our library & our park, important assets to our village, are across that road. The Westbury-on-Trym Society includes that area in all the activities, such as Westbury in Bloom, so we are a complete community. Recently, the whole community have fought for & saved the Westbury-on-Trym Post Office. Henleaze has its’ own Post Office. We are a community in our own right.

In conclusion, I find your plans completely inappropriate & not an accurate reflection of the community. I cannot see why the two proposed wards cannot be one ward with three councillors.

With respect I ask you to reconsider your plans.

Yours faithfully

Christine Muddiman (Mrs)

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From: Louise Murray Sent: 15 February 2015 17:24 To: Reviews@ Subject: Westbury-On -Trym/Henleaze ward.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to voice my dismay at Westbury-On-Trym losing its village status. We have lived in Westbury for 25 years and live in between the Stoke Lane shops and the village. We have to cross Falcondale Road to get to the village but feel this is not a natural boundary. We feel very much part of the village and village life. We walk into the village several times a week and always call it 'the village'. It is local and has a village feel, we do not add to the parking as we walk.

We do not feel part of Henleaze and to us it seems a different place with a different feel. Henleaze does not have a centre like Westbury. I feel it is scandolous to ruin years of history splitting up Westbury-On-Trym village.

Yours sincerely

David and Louise Murray Westbury-On-Trym village resident.

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