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Hinds, Alex

From: Dean Abraham Sent: 19 February 2013 14:02 To: Reviews@ Subject: Boundary Commission

Thank you for the letter you sent to me on the Electoral review of Milton Keynes: Draft Recommendations.

I live on the east of Milton Keynes in Village and at the moment we are represented by one member ward and I wish it to remain this way.

1. We are a collective of villages not a large estate. Wavendon is classed as a rural parish, whilst Caldecotte, Browns Wood and Wavendon Gate are large modern estates We are an old rural village just on the outskirts with a boundary separating us from all of these estates. Our needs differ greatly than those on these estates.

2. I feel that one person can deal effectively with the issues of our village and understand them fully, I do not understand how it will work with three councillors trying to manage a large chunk of Milton Keynes. There will now be thousands of people and three councillors trying to meet differing needs. How will these councillors deal with issues on a personal basis.

3. Will these councillors have the same views? or differing so causing conflict with residents. If so will a compromise have to be reached so diluting the outcome?

4. Our village will be swamped and outvoted on issues because villages/estates have different views/needs. These differences are already very apparent, after sitting in on meetings concerning the Core Strategy with residents from Wavendon Gate, and the Walton Parish coming to our local meetings concerning the Core Strategy the residents and the Walton Parish who represent the large estates have totally differing views which could be very detrimental to our village.

5. Our voices from the villages will be few in comparison to the large estates and we will be silenced. The Commission received a significant number of submissions relating to the existing Danesborough Ward, You must take on board our concerns

Many Thanks

D Abraham

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Malcolm Anderson Sent: 11 February 2013 14:35 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Review Officer for Milton Keynes Local Gov Boundary Commission for

Here in Old Parish we have only recently successfully campaigned for the establishment of our own new parish, independent of Woughton Community Council, and were disturbed to be presented with the prospect of reversion to the previous situation by being warded with those who did not always sympathise with our priorities and who do not share our living environment.

I understand however that the Commission has recommended a ward that includes Simpson one side of us, and Woolstone the other side. This will give us the character of community we have so clearly asked for and fully meets all our aspirations. I would like to express my appreciation to the Commission for its understanding and trust that this recommendation will be adopted.

Sincerely

M.F.Anderson

1 Andrew Turner

Member of the public

17/02/2013 18:29

It is important to have boundaries that reflect communities. Communities are based on historical continuities and interests. Suggestions that an historic town and active community such as is lost in boundary changes fly in the face of sensibilities when we are trying to reinvigorate civic pride and identity. Don't let this happen. Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 12 March 2013 10:35 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: MK Council boundary review

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Sent: 12 March 2013 10:34 To: Reviews@ Subject: MK Council boundary review

Hello, Please can I express my support for the equalising of wards in Milton Keynes such that each ward has 3 councillors.

It seems iniquitous that some voters get three votes every 4 years while some only get 1 which is the case for some wards currently. best wishes,

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My submission relates to the boundary changes for Emerson Valley Ward. This would mean splitting it into two, to become Ward and West Ward. Having surveyed the evidence and the fact that the creation of two wards would mean extra councillors, I have to say I am in favour of this decision.

Patricia Appleswick

Member of the public

12/02/2013 16:07

"Dear Madam / Sir,

I would like to add my endorsement to the proposed wards for Milton Keynes. In particular the proposals for . Having looked at the situation myself, I can see how difficult it is to balance the numbers with the complex local communities. I can see no fairer arrangements for this.

In my experience, the idea of keeping Newport Pagnell in one ward would purely be a political motivation by one particular group. So no point going with that based on the unfair electoral imbalance it would create or by chopping off a bit of it and sticking it in some far flung rural community that has never heard of it.

I hope that my comments will be taken into account, I am just a humble member of the public, not a powerful political beast, but I know Milton Keynes and trust your consultation is fair.

Regards,

Pat and Gordon " Fuller, Heather

From: Terry Ashton Sent: 10 February 2013 15:25 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sirs

Having learnt of the proposed new ward to incorporate Old Woughton with Woolstones and Simpson, I should like to express my full support for this proposal.

This new ward would combine old villages that retain their village character even when being embedded in a wider supportive community. It certainly fulfils our desire to be linked to similar areas to our own.

I sincerely hope it will be possible for this proposal to be agreed and put into operation.

Yours faithfully Pauline Ashton

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Sue Barlow Sent: 22 February 2013 13:49 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review, Old Woughton

Dear Sir

I am writing to thank you for listening to the views of local people and proposing to place Old Woughton Parish in a ward with Simpson, Woolstone etc. I feel that this proposal is entirely satisfactory and far better than the original suggestion. I feel that it helps to preserve the character of our area. The estates that we would be together with feel congruous from a geographical point of view and similar in terms of having an old village as the centre of their communities. It is an area that is shared in many ways and makes sense in that it feels as though we share a community with these other estates.

Many thanks for your support with this issue. I hope that this proposal is confirmed.

Sue Barlow

1 Carole Baume

Private individual

Member of the public

09/03/2013 18:46

I wish to have my say against your proposal for the new and Old Woughton Ward. I live in the very south of this proposed ward, in Ashland. I feel no connection at all to the communities in the north of this proposed ward. Currently Ashland (along with Simpson, which together form Parish) is in the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Ward. If it is not possible to stay in that ward, it would make much more sense to put Simpson and Ashland with Netherfield, Beanhill and Tinkers Bridge in a new version of a Woughton Ward. Our local shops are in Tinkers Bridge and Netherfield and our health centre is in Beanhill. Hinds, Alex

From: Bill Beesley Sent: 21 February 2013 15:39 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Thank you for taking our views into consideration when deciding this issue. Whilst the new ward to which you are proposing our area belongs (We are in Woughton Park) is of the oddest shape, it does broadly follow the social and community boundaries that prevail in Milton Keynes and for that, we thank you. It will also enable us to maintain a degree of independence from our neighbourimg big "bully boy" wards.

Bill and Linda Beesley

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From: Stuart Bennett Sent: 19 February 2013 10:21 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes boundary review 2013

Dear Sir/ Madam

As a resident of Old Woughton Parish, may I express my wholehearted support for your recommendation of a new ward of Campbell Park and Old Woughton in Milton Keynes.

The Local Government Boundary Commission seems to have taken on board the submissions made by the residents and I thank you for this. I am sure that the residents will be well served by MK Councillors representing this new ward.

Stuart W Bennett

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Fuller, Heather

From: gpbowles Sent: 15 February 2013 14:12 To: Reviews@ Subject: Old Woughton Parish Council, Milton Keynes

Ward boundary review of Milton Keynes Draft proposals for the parish of Old Woughton,

I am a resident of Woughton Park in the parish of Old Woughton, Milton Keynes and have now had the opportunity to digest the draft proposals affecting our area.

Firstly, let me compliment the Commission on its hard work on developing the draft proposals to date. The report is very comprehensive and whilst it is unlikely to please everyone I believe it goes a long way to meeting its prime objectives and to propose a fair and sensible solution for Old Woughton that recognises the importance of character and community.

I am pleased that the Commission has taken on board the Old Woughton residents views that they did not want to be joined in with Woughton Community Council area in any new Ward primarily because we have no shared character, community or geographical affinity. Whilst we may have preferred to stay in a Ward based on the existing Middleton Ward the solution proposed does in fact achieve our primary objectives, i.e. to maintain the character and community of the existing area by joining us with areas with which we have an existing affinity and who share the same community interests and characteristics. Our immediate neighbours to the north and south (Simpson and Woolstone) are ancient areas that share very similar characteristics with Old Woughton and certainly share an existing common north/south geographical link formed by the natural boundaries of the and the river Ouzel within the Ouzel Valley Park.

In conclusion, the draft proposals for a new Ward of Campbell Park and Old Woughton generally meet our aspirations and I therefore offer my support.

Geoff Bowles

1 -----Original Message----- From: Brian Salter Sent: 29 January 2013 19:13 To: Reviews@ Cc: Brian Salter Subject: Electoral Review Milton Keynes Council Area (Newport Pagnell)

Proposals for Newport Pagnell are to be applauded. The main objection is the omission of the triangle of territory bounded by the M1,A422 & A508 from Newport Pagnell South. The inclusion of it in the proposed Olney ward when Newport Pagnell South should be contiguous with the New City would be an anachronism. This triangle will be subject to infrastructure changes and development proposals associated with expansion of MK and an Olney representative would not be the logical voice. Overall the break up the current fiefdom of 4 Newport Councillors with a mind set that rarely strays into the reality of the context of Milton Keynes and the big issues must be for the better. Faithfully Brian Salter

Fuller, Heather

From: Jenny Burn Sent: 15 February 2013 11:37 To: Reviews@ Subject: MILTON KEYNES WARD BOUNDARIES

Dear Max Caller I was pleased to learn that the Local Government Boundaries Commission has proposed a boundary "merger" with the Old Woughton Village Parish (the village in which I live) and the adjacent villages of Simpson and Woolstones. This a highly appropriate proposal which will retain the historic link between these three ancient villages (first recorded in the Doomsday Book) and the association of the old "Groveway routes" which for centuries linked our villages by the movement of cattle and sheep through England. I won't bore you further with history ‐ suffice to say I support those proposals. Thank you.

Jenny Burn From my iPad

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Robin Burn Sent: 10 February 2013 17:07 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Review

I would fully support the boundary review that proposes Old Woughton being incorporated with Simpson and Woolstones.

Robin Burn

1 Review Officer Milton Keynes Electoral Review The Local Government Boundary Commission for England

Dear Mr Skerten,

General

I am writing to welcome the draft recommendations on the new electoral arrangements for Milton Keynes Council made by the Boundary Commission in January of this year. I believe that these are broadly acceptable and would recommend that you adopt them without change, subject to the comments below.

Alternative warding arrangements, Woughton, & Campbell Park

In paragraphs 143 - 148 you propose an alternative warding arrangement and invite comments. I would recommend that you adopt these alternative arrangements rather than those that you have proposed in paragraphs 135 - 142.

Both sets of proposals meet the statutory criterion of numerical equalisation. However I submit that they do not meet the second and third considerations listed in paragraph 5 of your report in respect of community identity and effective and convenient local government.

My reasons for this are as follows:

1 As you say in paragraph 148 the alternative arrangements have strong identical boundaries with good internal communication links.

2 They also have much clearer community identities for example:

 Residents of Old Woughton fall within the doctors’ catchment areas of Netherfield or Ashland, their most accessible convenience shopping is on Tinkers Bridge or Netherfield, their post office is at Netherfield as also their school catchment area. Additionally they have measurable historic links going back 150 years - indeed the old Simpson Primary school is located in Woughton Park.

 The Oldbrook and Fishermead grid squares are linked by a single continuous Boulevard. Springfield and Fishermead share a common joint and shared development through having been built simultaneously 40 years ago.

 Similarly the grouping of grid squares listed for South in paragraph 146 share common doctors’ surgery, shopping and school facilities as well as the common parkland adjacent to the Grand Union canal.

3 By contrast – and as you say in paragraph 141 - residents at the northern end of Great Linford parish (which is where I live) have little shared identity with those in Simpson and Ashland. There are no historic ties, their secondary school catchment areas are different as also their shopping areas, post offices and doctors’ surgeries. Most important the parkland nature of Campbell Park acts as a barrier cutting right across the configuration of this proposed ward.

4 While you indicate that east-west transport links are satisfied by means of the H5 and H6 there is no meaningful north-south communication. There are no direct bus routes and the Grand Union canal is not a primary means of transport for residents.

Effective and convenient local government

With regard to effective and convenient local government it is important to emphasise the rapidly developing role that Milton Keynes parish councils play in relation to local residents partly because they precept, many have local offices, and parish councillors are more approachable because - by definition – they are more local. Additionally, the impact of the Localism Act together with a devolution of functions from Milton Keynes Council on account of reduced spending levels has reinforced this increased role for parish councils. Many electors take the provision of schools, highways and waste collection somewhat for granted because ‘it works’. They look to parish councils to address more immediate issues such as dog fouling, litter, local community safety (through Police neighbourhood action groups) and landscaping.

I say this because for Milton Keynes local government to be effective parishes and wards must work together and be as coterminous as possible having regard to electoral equality. Applying this test to your two sets of proposals I note that:

 Your proposed Woughton & Fishermead ward will include parts of two parishes, your Central Milton Keynes ward will include parts of three, and your proposed Campbell Park and Old Woughton ward will include elements from five.

 By contrast your alternatively proposed Woughton ward contains three parishes in their entirety with part of a fourth to balance the numbers. The Milton Keynes Central ward is based on only two parishes most of which are located in the ward. South Great Linford ward is based on three parishes with the added advantage that Great Linford parish is less ‘split’ than in your main proposals.

Ward names

In paragraph 32 you invite comments on ward names. I would suggest that it is confusing to residents and electors if a ward name is the same as that of an estate within a ward. Broughton for example is only one of eight areas in the ward that you propose. I would urge that you adopt names for each ward that are not based on an estate but generic - for example (for Broughton) Milton Keynes East.

Sam Crooks 16 March 2013 Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 11 March 2013 09:04 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Ward boundary review Milton Keynes

From: Sent: 08 March 2013 17:07 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward boundary review Milton Keynes

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing as a resident of Woughton Park to support the draft recommendation that the whole of Old Woughton Parish is placed in a ward with Simpson and Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland. The proposed new ward follows its way up the canal and, whilst diverse, appears to be coherent and has much potential for shared interests and community identity.

Yours, Anthony Curson

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Sent: 22 February 2013 13:53 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Ward Boundary Review

In response to the recent information provided on Boundary Review Recommendations as Residents of Old Woughton Parish my wife and I fully support the recommendations made that our Parish be placed in the Ward with Simpson and Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland. These areas have much in common and the Wards reflect their mutual interests which can only benefit everyone concerned.

Marie & Derek Day

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Michael Dunning Sent: 22 February 2013 14:59 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Milton Keynes - Ward boundary review

We are encouraged that the proposals for new boundaries in Milton Keynes take account of the views expressed by the residents of the new Old Woughton Parish Council area.

We are sure that the proposals will provide a sound foundation for the way forward. We are particularly encouraged by the geography of the new ward which follows to route of the Grand Union Canal ‐ and which brings together a series of historic village centres. They should provide a sound basis for action across the new Ward area and help to foster collaboration between the new Parish Councils.

In conclusion we wish to offer our support to the Review proposal for the creation of a new Campbell Park and Old Woughton Ward in Milton Keynes.

Michael and Heather Dunning

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1 Hinds, Alex

From: Liz Emery Sent: 18 February 2013 14:23 To: Reviews@ Subject: Electoral arrangements for Milton Keynes Council

Thank you for the letter you sent to me on the Electoral review of Milton Keynes: Draft Recommendations.

I live on the east of Milton Keynes in Wavendon Village and at the moment we are represented by one member ward and I wish it to remain this way.

My reasons are -

1. We are a collective of villages not a large estate. Wavendon is classed as a rural parish, you do understand that Cahldecotte, Browns Wood and Wavendon Gate are enormous modern estates and join up with all the estates in Milton Keynes. We are an old rural village just on the outskirts with a boundary separating us from all of these estates. Our needs differ greatly than those on these estates.

2. I feel that one person can deal effectively with the issues of our village and understand them fully, I do not understand how it will work with three councillors trying to manage a large chunk of Milton Keynes. There will now be thousands of people and three councillors trying to meet differing needs. How will these councillors deal with issues on a personal basis. How do i get in touch with the same councillor and him/her have an understanding of what i have just discussed with another councillor.

3. Will these councillors have the same views? or differing so causing conflict with residents. If so will a compromise have to be reached so diluting the outcome? 4. Our village will be swamped and outvoted on issues because villages/estates have different views/needs. These differences are already very apparent, after sitting in on meetings concerning the Core Strategy with residents from Wavendon Gate, and the Walton Parish coming to our local meetings concerning the Core Strategy the residents and the Walton Parish who represent the large estates have totally differing views which could be very detrimental to our village. 5. Our voices from the villages will be few in comparison to the large estates and we will be silenced. The Commission received a significant number of submissions relating to the existing Danesborough Ward, why are we not being listened to? Many Thanks E Emery

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1 Hinds, Alex

From: Andrew Finnissy > Sent: 18 February 2013 17:15 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sirs

Further to our earlier email expressing our strong feelings that the character of communities should be respected, we are writing to thank the Boundary Commission for understanding this point of view when reviewing the MK Ward Boundaries and incorporating it into the proposal to include Old Woughton, Simpson and Woolstone in the provisionally-named “Campbell Park and Old Woughton Ward”. As residents of Passmore we support this proposal because it achieves the desired character of community.

Andrew and Susan Finnissy

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Fuller, Heather

From: The Garrods Sent: 12 February 2013 16:30 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries.

Mr, & Mrs Geoffrey Garrod

12 February 2013

Electoral Review of Milton Keynes: Draft Recommendations Dated 22 January 2013 ------

As a resident of Old Woughton - (Woughton on the Green,Woughton Park, Passmore.)-

May we respond to the recommendations that have been put forward by the Boundary Commission, regarding the new proposed ward boundary change for Old Woughton. We would like to thank the Commission for understanding our reasons for not wanting to be part of Woughton Community Council, who never - as a council - look after us or indeed only showed contempt for us..

We would like say we approve the commissions recommendations because we feel we will have a real community spirit with our new neighbours, and be more "'at home" with like minded people..

Yours faithfully ,

Geoffrey Garrod, Maureen Garrod.

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The Review Officer (Milton Keynes) Local Government Boundary Commission for England Layden House 76-86 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG

Dear Sir,

For many years the villages of North East Milton Keynes have been represented by an elected Councillor. This has worked extremely well and the councillors, who have come from different political parties over the years and have lived in one or other of the villages, know the people and their concerns and have always ably represented the views of the villagers.

The villages do not have the same interests or problems as the satellite towns of Milton Keynes. Their concerns are more rural and the residents and local parish councils try to resist the creeping urbanisation of the countryside around Milton Keynes. To propose that these villages are represented by councillors whose main interests lie in the urban environment is a betrayal of the inhabitants of the villages.

To replace their elected representative with partial representation from totally dissimilar areas of the borough is a denial of their democratic rights. In order to preserve the integrity, independence and continuity of the villages representation that understands their needs is essential.

The proposed reorganisation is without merit and should be rejected. Retain the existing system whereby one councillor represents the electorate of the villages.

In particular the proposal that the village of be represented by councillors from Newport Pagnell seems particularly flawed.

The proposal is flawed geographically since Stoke Goldington is one of the furthest villages from Newport Pagnell (5.2miles). Both (1.5 miles) and (2.5 miles) are nearer to Newport Pagnell , yet it is proposed that these villages are combined with Olney. These two villages are nearer to Newport Pagnell than they are to Olney! Indeed, Lathbury is over 6 miles away from Olney whereas Stoke Goldington is nearer to Olney (4.7 miles) than it is to Newport Pagnell. There seems to be no logic to this scheme.

The proposal is flawed economically since a glance at the Stoke Goldington website would show that the majority of the residents get their services from Olney and not Newport Pagnell They go there not only because it is closer and more easily accessible by transport, but because it has a wider range of goods and services available as well as a thriving weekly market.

The proposal is flawed socially as Stoke Goldington has well developed links with other villages in the area through the GATE group (, Ravenstone, Stoke Goldington and Weston Underwood) and through the membership of the North East Action Group of villages based around Olney. It has no such connections with Newport Pagnell.

This proposal can only have been made by someone with no knowledge of the area or its inhabitants. It is obviously a mere line drawing exercise without thought or consideration of the needs and requirements of the residents.

The proposal is illogical and inconsiderate. It seeks to overturn a system which has worked extremely well for a number of years and is directly opposed to the stated government policy with regard to localism. It should be rejected.

Yours faithfully,

David Geliher

Cc

Stoke Goldington Parish Council

Milton Keynes Borough Council

Mark Lancaster MP From: R GIFFORD Sent: 01 February 2013 15:18 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes

Dear Colleague

We write as residents of to express our opposition to the inclusion of Crownhill in the new electoral ward for Stony Stratford. It seems to us that this proposal is more to do with the mathematical ratio of councillors to electors than to any sense of community within a ward.

Watling Street (V4) is not an obvious link between Stony Stratford and Crownhill. There is no connectivity from V4 into the residential part of Crownhill as the access is actually into the industrial/commercial sector of the grid square.

In addition, there is no bus connection between the two settlements since bus routes 5 and 5A actually link with Hodge Lea and not Crownhill whose bus links are with the city centre along the H5. There is also no common educational context with secondary provision across different schools.

Finally, the development of both the Fairfield and Whitehouse estates will give more than enough councillors for this new ward.

We would therefore urge you to rethink this proposal.

Yours sincerely

Rob and Liz Gifford

David Gillow

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Member of the public

01/03/2013 18:30

"I strongly object to these boundary changes for the following reasons:

1. Putting a Ward Boundary through the middle of Furzton and Emerson Valley is totally out of line with Milton Keynes design principles.

2. The linear park is not a dividing line. It is a central facility enjoyed by residents from north and south equally.

3. South Furzton and South Emerson Valley have nothing in common with Bletchley West on the other side of the A412 and 100% in common with our northern halves.

4. This proposal takes no account of the sense of community within these areas. We share shops and recreational facilities, none of which are shared with Bletchley West" Fuller, Heather

From: vicky gladstone Sent: 10 February 2013 17:52 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries - Woughton on the Green

Good Evening.

I understand that the Boundaries Commission have put forward a proposal that the new ward change for my area should include Woughton on the Green hedged by Simpson on one side and Woolstones on the other.

This would appear to be exactly what the residents of this area have been looking for in that we keep our identity being one of 3 similar villages within Milton Keynes and not swamped and lost within a larger ward which has its priorities on the more needy and larger unit.

Therefore I would like to thank you for your understanding and simpathy in considering our old established and historic village.#

Thanks again.

Vicky Gladstone

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From: Hinds, Alex Sent: 27 February 2013 14:28 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: Milton Keynes

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From: Sent: 27 February 2013 13:29 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review

We refer to the placement of Old Woughton Parish in the proposed Ward Boundaries Draft Recommendation

IWe entirely support the Placement of Old Woughton Parish with Simpson & Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland

Thank you for listening to the voices of this area and responding with this proposal which meets the needs of the residents in these areas.

Sincerely

Charles Gordon Deirdre Gordon

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From: Isabel Gormley Sent: 18 February 2013 09:42 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes boundary review

I live in the parish of old Woughton and have read your proposal to ward us with Simpson, Woolstone etc

I think your proposal is brilliant and congratulate you on your common sense approach in not warding us with Woughton Ward

I support your proposal and don’t let any politicians persuade you to change your minds

Isabel Gormley

1 Hinds, Alex

From: John Gregory Sent: 23 February 2013 11:30 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review - Milton Keynes Deadline 18th March 2013

To : The Review Officer (Milton Keynes)

From : John Gregory

I am writing to fully support the proposal for the formation of a new ward comprising Old Woughton Parish alongside Simpson & Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland.

Yours faithfully

John W Gregory

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From: Chris Hedger Sent: 19 February 2013 08:58 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

RE: Milton Keynes ward boundaries,

WE Support the Boundary Commissions recommendation:‐

We would like to thank the Commission for their understanding, we are strongly in favour of keeping the Village character and feeling of community within the ward that is to include Woughton on The Green.

We are aware that the Boundary Commission has recommended a ward that includes Simpson and Woolstone along with Woughton on the Green. This is in our opinion a very good solution and we support this wholeheartedly.

Chris Hedger, Christine Hedger, Jodie Hedger

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From: davidherd3 Sent: 10 February 2013 18:20 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

Hello, I understand that there has now been a recommendation regarding your support for the proposed ward boundary because it achieves the "character of community" we all wanted by putting OW into a Ward with Simpson and Woolstone

We wish to thank the Commission for appreciating our proposal.

Regards David and Mary Herd

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 14 March 2013 09:07 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Ward Boundary Review- Old Woughton.

From: David Herd Sent: 13 March 2013 18:05 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review- Old Woughton.

I wanted to thank you for listening to our comments, and believe that your proposal is the way forward. Regards David Herd

1 MRon Holmes

Member of the public

01/03/2013 16:51

I find it ridiculous that you should consider altering the boundaries to divide two estates each into two areas. This does NOT represent a community. Furzton should be treated as a single entity, as should Emerson Valley. There is potential here for radical differences between facilities within the individual estates - each would be forced to be on the periphery of two different wards. This used to be the case for school catchment areas!! That was changed for the good!! DO NOT MAKE THIS RETROGRADE STEP> Shelley Holmes

Member of the public

01/03/2013 21:46

I would be very unhappy for the South Furzton area where I live to be split out from the rest of the Furzton estate and added to . I consider the area to be closely alligned with the remainder of Furzton, Emerson Valley and Shenley Brook End where the secondary school which my children attended is located. The area of West Bletchley is separated from South Furzton by the major dual carriageway, A421, and does not feel in any way part of the same area. Fuller, Heather

From: David Hough Sent: 11 February 2013 10:37 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward Boundaries

May I express my thanks to the commission for their proposal to link Old Woughton, Simpson and Woolstone.

All three areas are "old Villages" which have retained their character and where the residents feel there is a community of interest.

I fully support your proposals for this area

David Hough

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From: jm.howson Sent: 17 February 2013 18:15 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sir/Madam, My husband and I have looked at the proposals to put Old Woughton Parish into a ward with Woolstones and Simpson. This satisfies our objectives in forming the new parish of Old Woughton and maintains the desired character throughout these villages. We are grateful for this revised proposal and thank you for your time in this matter. Mr Barry and Mrs Judith Howson

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From: Andrew Humphries Sent: 10 February 2013 20:01 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sir or Madam,

We live in Woughton Park which is part of the Old Woughton Parish. We fully support your recommendation to include us with Simpson & Ashland and Woolstones in a new ward that extends to Campbell Park.

We have long believed that we have much in common with these historic, semi‐rural parishes that follow the course of the Ousel Valley. We certainly would not feel comfortable being a part of Woughton Community Council which is an inner city, urban area. Our villages, although fully integrated with Milton Keynes as a whole, have retained their distinctive character and local community of interests. We strongly believe that this is worth preserving. Your proposal reinforces this very positive structure and for this we are most grateful.

Sincerely,

Andrew & Patricia Humphries

1 Ijeoma Anaeme

Member of the public

14/02/2013 21:22

Stantonbury Ward is too big. The area between Bradwell Road and the Recreation Ground/Nightingale Crescent should be part of or an independent new ward. People in this part of Ward have nothing in common with those next to Stantonbury Campus/Kingsfold/Crispen areas. Jean Mattinsley

Member of the public

11/02/2013 11:54

"Thank you for your consideration of representations.

I endorse the boundary changes and the joining of Old Woughton Ward with Campbell Park Ward.

Although the new area is linear, geographically it follows the line of the Ouzel Valley , Linear Park and Grand Union Canal. Perhaps one of those features could be reflected in the new Ward name. eg Grand Union Ward.

The proposed new area supports my vision of a mixed community embracing private and public housing whether in 'old village' settings or the newer areas of development.

I can see no reason why a Councillor(s) would have difficulty representing the best interests of the electorate in this newly established Ward. " Richard Judd

Member of the public

12/02/2013 15:34

"The proposed Bradwell ward will be a community split in two by the A5,Two Mile Ash on one side and Bradwell on the other.The A5 would appear to be a natural boundary line, particularly as most of the structures built alongside the road are commercial premises, which only serve to put a greater distance between the two communities.

Bradwell is situated in an existing urban area and will be relatively unaffected by the consequences of WEA, whereas Two Mile Ash will be impacted by the additional traffic on H4,H3& V4 and undoubtedly, by ""rat runners"" through the TMA estate. In the early stages of WEA development,there is the potential for the new residents to use TMA shops, these being the nearest.This will increase traffic and parking around the shops, in what is a badly designed and congested area.

The residents west of A5 share bus services to and from Stony Stratford and CMK.Whereas to our knowledge,Bradwell will not be affected by any changes in these services.

Whereas currently there is no relationship between Bradwell and TMA schools, it is understood that children from Whitehouse will initially be attending TMA schools and residents of TMA will at some stage, be using the Health Centre on Whitehouse.

It appears from the above that TMA will have far more in common with WEA (Whitehouse) and therefore it would be better placed within the Stony Stratford ward. This will enable a unified stance to be adopted by the parish Council for Whitehouse and TMA when solutions need to be found to common problems. United we stand - divided we fall!

In the longer term, there would appear to be some merit in making Whitehouse and TMA one ward. This would enable the Stony Stratford ward to follow its' own agenda as its' interests are likely to be different." Hinds, Alex

From: Curtis Karallis Sent: 26 February 2013 20:11 To: Reviews@ Subject: Danesborough

I live in Wavendon and I want Danesborough to stay a one member ward - i do not believe having a three member ward and being combined with large estates will reflect our community.

We are villages not estates - we will not be heard as we will be in a minority. This is not fair.

Many Thanks

Curtis Karallis

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From: Eloise Karallis Sent: 19 February 2013 12:42 To: Reviews@ Subject: Electoral arrangements

I live in wavendon village and I want to remain a one member ward. I do not feel our villages will be represented fairly and our interests taken into account by becoming a three member ward.

Regards

Eloise Karallis

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From: knyndianaroy Sent: 10 February 2013 17:28 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

To the Review Officer for Milton Keynes, I fully support the proposal that my home village of Woughton-on-the-Green should be in the new ward as suggested. The new ward would have a shared "community spirit" and would enable us to work together successfully to our mutual benefit. I am grateful that local wishes have been listened to. Yours faithfully, Diana Kenyon (resident of Woughton for 24 years).

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From: Roy Kenyon Sent: 10 February 2013 17:44 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

To Review Officer for Milton Keynes,

I wish to support your recommendations in respect of the Milton Keynes boundary review, especially the proposed inclusion of this parish area of Old Woughton (Woughton‐on‐the‐Green, Woughton Park and Pasmore) in the same ward as our neighbours in Woolstome and Simpson.

I thank you for recognising the common character of our communities. This warding will enable our areas to retain their village‐like character while being part of a wider mutually supportive community.

Roy Kenyon

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Fuller, Heather

From: Ian Knox Sent: 11 February 2013 15:44 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

Hi I wanted to add my support to your proposed boundary changes for Milton Keynes. In particular the tying together of Old Woughton with Woolstones and Simpson recognises the essential "character" of our similar areas. It was very important to me that this shared outlook and character of our community was recognised and I thank the commission for including it in your proposal Thanks again

Ian Knox

1 Carrie Le Croissette

Member of the public

05/03/2013 14:43

I have been made aware of these proposals through the Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Community news. I note that it states that these changes, if agreed, would not affect the Parish Council boundaries at this time, is this the case? My concern is if the boundaries change whether this will have any affect on this in the future. Having recently moved to the area and under the Parish of Shenley Brook End I wish to enjoy the community events and facilities offered within this area, hence the reason we moved here. I live in a part of the area which would be affected by the change which would then come under West Bletchley. If the ward boundaries do change, could this shape the boundary of the Parish Council in the future? If so, does this mean that we would not be able to attend community centre events, sure start centres and schools in the Shenley Brook End Parish and instead attend those in Bletchley? Fuller, Heather

From: Tim Liggins Sent: 11 February 2013 10:09 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries...

Dear Sirs,

Thanks for your efforts in responding to the majority of requests for sympathetic consideration in the recent round of boundary changes.

Although the proposed Simpson, Woughton and Woolstone ward, was not as fully expected, I do personally think it will allow us to retain our village-like character even when being embedded in a wider, supportive community.

Would you please be so kind as to log our interest and support for this outcome?

Kind Regards

Timothy and Philomena Liggins

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From: Marilyn & Geoff Long Sent: 20 February 2013 17:09 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward boundaries

Dear Sir

I write to support your proposal for the Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review, Woughton Ward.

I strongly agree with the principle of including Old Woughton with other surrounding villages ie Simpson and Woolstone. This will mantain the important historic and social connections and character of these communities.

Mrs M Long

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From: Geoff Long Sent: 11 February 2013 17:02 To: Reviews@ Subject: Comment re Milton Keynes ward boundaries, Woughton are

Dear Sirs

I have very recently seen the latest, changed, plans for revised Ward boundaries affecting the Woughton area.

Earlier suggestions were controversial within Old Woughton Parish and I would just like to comment that the proposal to include, in the same ward, Simpson, Old Woughton and Woolstones seems to make complete sense. These villages have extensive social and historical ties and face similar issues within Milton Keynes.

I would like to add my full support to this latest proposal.

Sincerely

GR Long

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From: Susan Lovejoy Sent: 28 February 2013 12:08 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review - Old Woughton Parish, Milton Keynes

To: the Review Officer

I have been informed by our Parish Council that the LGBCE has taken into account the proposal for our parish to be placed in a ward with similar parishes, and would like to thank you for doing so.

I think this makes sense for us as the wards of Woolstone, Simpson, Willen, etc. have similar needs and interests, we also have a variety of housing. This would give us a shared view of our environment and a community identity which is important living in a city ‐ it can be easily lost.

Thank you.

Susan Lovejoy

1 Yet-King Loy

Member of the public

02/03/2013 19:30

I believe that the proposed ward boundary is more fairly represented in term of closer homogeneity in contextual property interest , size of representation & communal characters Edwin Mahinda

Member of the Public

Member of the public

11/03/2013 13:50

"As a resident, what is constituent difference in rates for CMK Parish against GLPC or even Bradwell Parish. What is the benefit of moving us from Bradwell parish or GLPC? We are heavily linked to Bradwell Common if anything! I maintain as resident to remain within GLPC or Bradwell Parish.

" Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 04 March 2013 09:13 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Mason Tim Sent: 02 March 2013 09:50 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review

I live in Woughton Park Milton Keynes, and writing to confirm my support for your proposal for the new Campbell Park and old Woughton Ward, I believe strongly this change will have a very positive effect in our area bringing together Simpson Woughton and Woolstone who have a common character and history

Please do not be persuaded to change this proposal.

Regards

Tim Mason

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 18 March 2013 12:57 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

From: Dave McCormick Sent: 18 March 2013 12:02 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sir, I am pleased to see you have listened to many residents and are now including Old Woughton in the ward with Simpson & Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland.

I fully agree with this proposal.

Regards

David McCormick

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From: Peter McDonald Sent: 09 February 2013 15:29 To: Reviews@ Subject: Boundary review Milton Keynes/old Woughton

I support your proposal for old Woughton. Well done to you

Kind Regards

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From: Peter McDonald Sent: 22 February 2013 13:29 To: Reviews@ Subject: old Woughton-Milton Keynes

I support your proposal for old Woughton but could I suggest a change of name from Campbell Park and Old Woughton to

Ouzel Valley or maybe Grand Union

Kind Regards

Peter Mcdonald FCCA

1 Annie McKenna

Member of the public

05/03/2013 14:27

Will the change of boundaries impact on property prices? I am concerned that this may have an adverse effect on Tattenhoe! Hinds, Alex

From: Christine Meeks Sent: 22 February 2013 15:24 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review

Dear Sir, I write to thank you and your committee for listening to our views and taking them into consideration by trying to put Old Woughton Parish into a ward that has other villages with similar interests and aims such as ours. Simpson & Ashland and Woolstone are our close neighbours and we already have an affinity with them so to be in the same ward as them is very good news and definitely the way forward for the future.

Yours sincerely, Christine Meeks

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From: Geoffrey Miller on behalf of Geoffrey Miller

Sent: 22 February 2013 11:59 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes boundaries - Old Woughton Parish

Dear Sirs

I am delighted to learn that your draft of the new boundary map has recommended placing Old Woughton Parish in a ward with Simpson & Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead park, Downs Barn and Pennyland.

Thank you for taking notice of the points raised by myself and others in this Parish and reaching a logical conclusion.

Yours faithfully

‐‐ Geoffrey Miller

1 Kenneth Miller

Member of the public

27/02/2013 15:40

My big concern is that the boundary changes would affect School catchment areas. I have two young children who are currently in First and Middle school. Part of the reason we moved to where we live was that we would be in the catchment for Shenley Brook End secondary school. However if the new boundary changes take place then we would become part of Bletchley West and I am worried the catchment areas would change. Will these be affected? Fuller, Heather

From: Philip Nash Sent: 11 February 2013 20:29 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

Review Officer for Milton Keynes Local Gov Boundary Commission for England Leyden House 76‐78 Turnmill St London EC1M 5LG

I am writing to thank you for listening to the submissions from the Old Woughton parish as I understand that the draft proposals will include Old Woughton Parish with Simpson and Woolstone. This grouping better reflects the nature of the three areas along the old Newport road, which are all rooted in the past before the development of Milton Keynes.

When will the boundary review be finalised?

Regards Philip Nash

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From: GORDON NURDIN Sent: 12 February 2013 15:52 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries Reviews / Proposals

Re; Proposed New Ward Comprising Old Woughton,Woolstone,Simpson

Given that it does not appear that we can remain with the existing Middleton Ward I fully support the proposal comprising the above Parishes.This should ensure that it achieves the retention of the character of the community that we are all seeking.Hopefully our voice and requirements will be acknowledged and heeded. As mentioned in previous correspondence there is no desire to potentially " be swallowed up again " by the curent Woughton Community Council. This is particularly pertinent given that Old Woughton , Woolstone and Simpson have been in existence , as Villages with their own unique characteristics and needs , for many many years before the emergence of the current Woughton Community Council. In fact it is difficult to see why the current Woughton Community Council have coveted and adopted the Woughton name in the past.

Gordon Nurdin

Old Woughton Parish

Milton Keynes

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From: John Oliver Sent: 22 February 2013 19:05 To: Reviews@ Subject: LGBCE, Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review

Dear Sir or Madam,

As a resident of Old Woughton, I would like to thank you for listening to our concerns that our parish should be placed in the same ward with Woolstone, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Springfield, Simpson & Ashland, all of which are aligned along the canal and some of which have old village centres, our village originating in Saxon times.

I support the proposal you have produced and hope that it will be implemented.

Regards, John Oliver,

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From: Peter Parkes > Sent: 10 February 2013 16:52 To: Reviews@ Cc: 'John Bint' Subject: Boundary commissin review MK

Thank you!

I heard from our councillors that the commission recognised the character of our communities in the old villages within the new town of Milton Keynes. I like to live in MK, but I love to belong to our village of Woughton on the Green. I regularly cycle from home between the lakes along the linear park, through the adjoining villages of Simpson and Woolstone. Now we will be recognised as the community that we are.

Dr Peter Parkes

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 15 March 2013 09:19 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes ward bouondaries

From: Christine I Peel Sent: 14 March 2013 16:46 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward bouondaries

Dear Sirs

I would like to express my thanks to the Commission for their appreciation of the character of the local community in their proposals for the new Campbell Park and Old Woughton Ward to include Passmore. Please do not allow yourselves to be deflected by any alternative suggestions from this proposal, which I am sure meets with the approval and overwhelming support of the residents affected.

Yours faithfully

Dr Christine I Peel

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From: Ken & Ann Sent: 18 February 2013 11:32 To: Reviews@ Cc: Barry Hampson Subject: MK Ward Boundary Change

Dear Sirs

I am writing again to express our desire to form a new ward of ‘Campbell Park and Old Woughton’ as proposed by yourselves. We have fought long and hard to escape the clutches of Woughton Community Council and have no desire to returning to their fold. Our new Parish of ‘Old Woughton’ is working very well, and certainly achieves ‘The Character of the Community’ which was our intention when setting up the new parish. It would certainly be a retrograde step to revert back to the old ward.

I trust you will consider our request favourably.

Yours sincerely

Ken and Anne Pitkethly Ian and Jen Pitkethly

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From: norman pugh Sent: 22 February 2013 18:08 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary review - Milton Keynes

Norman and Susan Pugh

22nd February 2013

Dear Sir/Madam

We were very pleased indeed to read your proposals for the Ward Boundary Review, within the Milton Keynes area, and in particularly for our "Old Woughton Parish Council".

While it is not exactly what we and many of our fellow residents had envisaged prior to your review, we believe it may well be better than we could have expected.

In conclusion we would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for taking note of our concerns, regarding the original proposal put forward by Milton Keynes Council, and which our new Parish Council, and residents were totally against.

In conclusion, my wife and I wish you to know that we fully support your recommendations.

Yours faithfully

Norman and Susan Pugh

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From: GEOFF RALEY Sent: 26 February 2013 12:41 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

I appreciated receiving the proposals concerning the re-drawing of the MK ward boundaries and, in particular, those involving Old Woughton Parish.

Both my wife and I were delighted to see that the review had acknowledged the main points of our comments.

Most importantly the role of the community as part of "communities of interest" criteria. After being a very small part of an area with which it had little or no commonality of outlook or interests, the very successful operation of the new parish over the past months has demonstrated the enormous importance of being able to take an effective role in local matters. The proposed area of the ward gives us great confidence that the views of this modest part of it will be considered properly and given appropriate weight when the needs and interests of the ward are debated.

Nothing in the proposals gives any credence to a similar situation existing should the Parish become part of Woughton and Fishermead Ward.

We are very supportive of the current proposals that Old Woughton should be included in a Campbell Park & Old Woughton ward and trust they will be accepted as they currently stand.

G Raley & M Raley

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 18 March 2013 09:19 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Ward Boundary Review - Old Woughton Parish

From: apples Sent: 18 March 2013 08:17 To: Reviews@ Subject: Ward Boundary Review - Old Woughton Parish

Dear Sirs

Thank you for the consideration given to the views of members of Old Woughton Parish regarding boundary changes.

It is good to see that the current proposal is to create a ‘Grand Union’ of areas with geographical and historical links and similarities and a diversity of housing and population.

Thank you for the attention given to this matter and we trust the current proposal will be confirmed.

Yours faithfully

Mike and Sheila Robinson

1 martyn robinson

Member of the public

03/03/2013 15:27

"With reference to the proposed revisions to the change of Furzton South from Shenley Brook End to Bletchley West. At the moment Furzton North is seperated from Furzton South by a small stream that runs through the local park. Under the proposed changes, Furzton South would be seperated from Bletchley West by the main trunk road namely the A421(Standing Way). The needs of Furzton South are very much different from Bletchley West which also has its own needs. Shenley Brook End Council has served us well in the past and I feel our needs would not be met if we were to be transfered to Bletchley West. Whilst I understand that the number of residents in each ward has to be balanced, transferring us and Emerson Valley South is not the answer.

We are happy to be known as Furzton and not part of Bletchley should these changes happen. The A421 is a recognised barrier between us and Bletchley. "

Review Officer Local Government Boundary Commission for England. Layden House 76-86 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG.

10 March 2013.

Dear Review Officer,

BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES

My name is Lisa Rodriguez I manage two popular pre-schools in West Bletchley.

. Melrose pre-school.

This is on Melrose Avenue in the heart of the Abbeys parish ward (EC). The Pre School takes children from Granby Court (AG), Church Green (AA) and Fenny Stratford (AF).

At present it has no children from the Central Bletchley area.

. Barleyhurst pre-school.

This is at Hertford Place, serving the Scots (EA) and Counties (EB). There are also children from further afield on the west flank, from Furzton, Emerson Valley and Tattenhoe. This reflects where young families have moved to from West Bletchley. Often they still have parents in West Bletchley. Those grand parents to the children at pre-school play a vital role in the economy of childcare.

I lived for many years on the Scots estate and can say that the community is very strong and support for the pre-schools is very strong. Both my schemes are full.

Comparing West Bletchley with Simpson.

I recently moved to Simpson and would like to comment on the difference between a community like West Bletchley and Simpson Village.

West Bletchley is a vibrant series of communities which over decades has, in my view, created a self-identify that I have not seen in any other place. I am a school governor at Lord Grey school.

Both pre schools primarily attract children from within West Bletchley. With one in four children living in poverty in West Bletchley the parents often face difficult choices.

1 The pre schools are not used by parents from Central Bletchley. There is good pre school provision in that area. They serve it well and as well as even higher levels of poverty the community is very diverse with a very high level of Bangladeshi families. I think the main School in Queensway has a 60% Bangladeshi in-take.

Our pre-schools are primarily linked with the Church Green area, where the new Bletchley Park developments are boosting numbers and we have a lot from Granby Court. This is because Abbey’s school adjacent to the Melrose scheme has historically provided places.

From Granby Court to Abbeys on foot is about a 15 minute walk. We are next door (2 minutes) from the school. We have some young people from the Fenny Stratford area. This reflects the link between working parents and the large factory areas of Denbigh West, Denbigh East and Fenny Lock. The parents have come from West Bletchley but the house prices are cheaper in Fenny Stratford. Again they place their children in the pre-schools near to their parents and friends and family. West Bletchley is cross crossed with families, many with strong Irish roles.

Central Bletchley is more expensive than Fenny Stratford, as is parts of West Bletchley; forcing outward migration of young parents. Church Green has traditionally been a very expensive area, but the Bletchley Park development has increased the range of housing available locally. This again has attracted some young parents.

Central Bletchley.

I see Central Bletchley as a separate area with limited links to West Bletchley. It has its own pre-schools, schools and character. The railway town culture has been eroded by the growth of the Bangladeshi community.

I have been a school governor at several local schools, including chair at Barleyhurst in the past. Currently I remain on the governing body at Lord Grey. We have very few pupils from Central Bletchley. They attend their local Academy, though I believe some have started attending the new Walton High Secondary school at Walnut Tree.

I understand that the LGBCE want to divide the Central Bletchley parish ward into two. I thought the ground rule set by the commission was not to split parish wards. Splitting this one would in my view bring no community benefits. In fact it would undermine the community; one that has worked hard to build cohesion and minimise tensions.

I see very limited connections between Central Bletchley and West Bletchley. I think there are probably stronger links between Simpson Village and Fenny Stratford and Central Bletchley than with West Bletchley. The one exception to this may be the Poets parish area, which is a bit divorced from the rest of West Bletchley. It is the closest area to Central Bletchley and probably the area with the greatest contact. It has a large Italian community and may link better with the Water Eaton Road area than any other and indeed the large Irish community across Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Presumably if your are driven by numbers then the Poets area give you a reasonable number of people to move into the Bletchley East seat. It is already part of the current Bletchley and Fenny seat.

I hope my community based understanding of the area where I have worked for a long time helps you in making your final recommendations.

Yours sincerely,

Lisa Rodriguez. 2 Hinds, Alex

From: Clifford Saunders > Sent: 25 February 2013 14:22 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW (MILTON KEYNES)

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to lend my support to the proposed Campbell Park and Old Woughton ward proposed in the current consultation. I think the boundary review makes sense in concept and the changes to my area of residence (Woughton Park) make sense in detail. I look forward to seeing the new 'canal-side' ward in place for the next democratic test.

Yours faithfully,

Clifford Saunders

1 Fuller, Heather

From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 19 March 2013 11:05 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

From: Tina Shah Sent: 19 March 2013 10:13 To: Reviews@ Subject: Fw: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

We support your proposed ward boundary for Old Woughton joining it with Simpson and Woolstone. This achieves the character of community residents of Old Woughton desire.

Thank you

Mr and Mrs Shah,

Mr and Mrs Shah,

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From: Lin Sent: 19 February 2013 11:13 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Boundary Review 2013

Dear Sir/ Madam

I wholeheartedly support the recommendation of a new ward of Campbell Park and Old Woughton in Milton Keynes.

It is reassuring that the Local Government Boundary Commission appears to have taken on board the submissions made by residents and I hope the final decision will take note of your recommendation.

Yours faithfully, Linda Skyte

1 Mr S

Member of the public -

07/03/2013 21:37

"Dear Sir/Madam,

The new ward changes in relation to Emerson Valley are too significant and loses the Emerson Valley area in the process as well, currently Emerson Valley represents a Ward, under the new proposals there is no Emerson Valley ward as it gets split into two with part of it in Shenley Brook End and the other part in Bletchley West. This doesn't seem right to split it into two and also Emerson Valley is distinct from both Bletchley West and Shenley Brook End so should keep its own separate ward. If you do need to merge Emerson Valley to make a new ward, then it makes sense to merge it with its neigbouring estate of Furzton if people are happy with that. Emerson Valley itself has its own local community centre, which can be used for voting during relevant elections and it also has a school. Also Emerson Valley has a Rugby club (Milton Keynes RUFC), see: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/miltonkeynesrugbyunionfootballclub/location/

Finally a major road (A421 - dual carriageway) separates Emerson Valley from Bletchley and the H7 (single carriageway) separates Emerson Valley from Shenley Brook End, so having a bit of Emerson Valley here and a bit there with the new proposals can become confusing.

Hence please don't merge Emerson Valley with Bletchley or either Shenley Brook End, let it stay as its own ward. If you really need to merge it, another idea is to integrate with Furzton or Tattenhoe with the long park that goes through - see:

http://www.theparkstrust.com/parks/tattenhoe-valley

Just an idea, again if people are all happy, if integrated with Tattenhoe, a neutral ward name could be 'Valley Ward', to relate to Tattenhoe Valley and Emerson Valley.

Anyway it is up to you to decide, please listen to all the views from everyone to make an objective decision. Apologies for any mistakes made.

Many thanks." Fuller, Heather

From: Jonathan Smith Sent: 10 February 2013 18:31 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Dear Sirs

I would like to express my support for the Commission’s proposals regarding the ward boundaries in Milton Keynes; in particular Old Woughton, where I live.

I feel the Commission’s proposal to combine Woughton with Woolstone and Simpson will greatly assist us in retaining the character of our community within Milton Keynes. The old villages are an important part of the City and their character is appreciated not just by those of us who reside in them but by the many other residents of Milton Keynes. The villages provide an essential green space for people to walk, cycle or just relax and are an essential feature of our beautiful City. The boundary changes support and recognise this.

Yours faithfully

Jonathan Smith

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From: Sent: 16 February 2013 16:57 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

Dear Sirs I would like to express my support for the proposed ward that includes Simpson and Woolstone with Old Woughton. I would like to thank the Commission for showing understanding of the wishes of the residents of the villages to keep the character of community, which will be supported by the ward structure. Kind regards Liz Smith

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 04 March 2013 11:10 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review

From: Jill Stansfield March 2013 11:03 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary Review

Dear Sirs

I am writing to thank you for listening to comments by ourselves and neighbours in relation to the ward boundary changes in Milton Keynes. Your proposal to place Old Woughton Parish with Simpson, Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Downs Barn and Pennyland is logical in terms of geography and communities of interest and we are sure will present many opportunities for sharing issues. In our view the proposal should be supported as a positive way forward.

Yours faithfully,

Jill Stansfield Paul Temple

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From: Ian F Tennent Sent: 20 February 2013 10:58 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries

I fully support your proposal for a ward comprising Simpson, Woughton Park , Old Woughton and Woolstone. I.F. Tennent,

1 Stanley Theobald

Member of the public

27/02/2013 18:19

Proposed new boundary between Shenley Brook End and West Bletchley wards. I do not believe the proposed new boundaries reflect the interests and identities of existing communities. Standing Way would make a far better boundary than that proposed. Living north of Standing Way we have absolutely nothing in common with West Bletchley. We are part of Milton Keynes not Bletchley and have more commitment to Shenley Brook End which is a vibrant and active community and we support several clubs and organisations in the ward. West Bletchley has nothing to endear it to us and has not got the same vibrancy. Hinds, Alex

From: Deborah and Richard Ward Sent: 18 February 2013 18:24 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: Milton Keynes Ward Boundaries

Thank you for sight of your submission.

We are pleased to note that Old Woughton is proposed to be included, along with Simpson and Woolstone, into a new ward of Campbell Park and Old Woughton.

We appreciate that our commonality of community character and interests have been recognised by the recommendation and trust that Milton Keynes Council will adopt it.

Richard & Deborah Ward

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From: p wareham Sent: 11 February 2013 06:56 To: Reviews@ Subject: Milton Keynes ward boundaries - Elector's feedback

= Dear Reader,

I'd like to commend the commission's determination to place my parish council's domain (Old Woughton = Woughton on The Green, Woughton Park & Passmore) into a ward with Simpson and Woolstone. I see this as a distinctively positive move to unite in an electoral ward three discretely defined parishes with common interests, that, in the present case, include a significant stretch of the River Ouzel Linear Park. This will open up scope for 'Localism initiatives' that, I believe, will bring benefit to the entire Milton Keynes community.

Thank you! …

Yours sincerely

Phil'ip Wareham

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From: p wareham Sent: 24 February 2013 10:20 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: For the attention of: The Review Officer (MILTON KEYNES)

= Dear Reader,

I've read your draft recommendations for MILTON KEYNES with particular emphasis on how my residential locality will fare. It seems to me that the boundary of my proposed WARD will be co‐terminus with that formed by linking two complete existing adjacent PARISHES , specifically OLD WOUGHTON and CAMPBELL PARK; it's a neat approach that I like.

I welcome your proposal; it creates a well‐balanced WARD‐sized community of like interest residents; it will be able to evolve and develop in today’s especially challenging social and economic environment – let LOCALISM flourish!

Thank you! …

With my very best regards,

Phil’ip A WAREHAM

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From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 04 March 2013 09:14 To: Hinds, Alex Subject: FW: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary - Woughton on the Green including Simpson and Woolstones

From: weyler Sent: 28 February 2013 18:56 To: Reviews@ Subject: FW: Milton Keynes Ward Boundary - Woughton on the Green including Simpson and Woolstones

[email protected]

To:

The Review Officer (Milton Keynes) Local Government Boundary Commission for England Layden House Turnmill Street

London EC1M 5LG

In our e-mail/letter dated 12 October 2013 we expressed our views in regards to this boundary review for Woughton on the Green.

With great interest did we note the Boundary Comissions recommendation placing Old Woughton Parish into a Ward with Simpson & Ashland, Woolstone, Springfield, Willen Park and others. We like to support this proposal and think this is the best way forward and a very good recommendation which should be adopted.

We would like to thank the Boundary Commission for listening to our views and all the work for this in our opinion positive proposal

Regards

L. Weyler S.Weyler

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