Local resident submissions to the Bristol City Council electoral review This PDF document contains local resident submissions with surnames T. Some versions of Adobe allow the viewer to move quickly between bookmarks. Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: carl tantum E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: I support the idea of a Partnership Ward with Henleaze, combining the two present Wards into one and sharing the 3 Councillors between us. I would make particular mention of the Westbury on Trym Village Hall which was donated by my Great-Uncle to the Villagers of Westbury-on- Trym it was not given to the residents of Henleaze. Please note that you are destroying historic and important links with the proposal as it stands. Carl Tantum Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4813 13/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark From: taylor alan Sent: 27 January 2015 21:37 To: Reviews@ Subject: Local Government Boundary Commission Review - Westbury on Trym, Bristol Dear Sir, Whilst appreciating the necessity to periodically review a Council area and where necessary to adjust the ward boundaries, the outcome must be one that is reasonable and reflects local circumstances, features and even sensitivities. To do otherwise is disrespectful to the local residents. I feel that the current proposal for Westbury is a case in point. It has used Falcondale Road as a suitable proxy for division without appreciating that, by doing so, it will eliminate the long established and recognised area of Westbury on Trym which sits either side of this major artery. I'm sure I speak for many, when I say that although I live on the proposed "Westbury side of the road" I would feel that if Westbury village was not part of this ward there would be a noticeable loss of "Westbury" community. The centre of the community is Westbury Village and should remain so - the new Westbury ward would have no real identity but instead would simply be a collection of houses. I would urge you to listen to the people that matter - the local residents - and rescind your proposal. It would make much more sense, recognising that some change is needed, to have a 3 member ward called "Westbury on Trym and Henleaze". I do hope you will look on these observations favourably and amend your proposals accordingly. Many thanks. Alan Taylor (resident of Westbury on Trym) 1 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: Richard Taylor E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: When my parents and i bought our properties in Grange Rd Bishopsworth we bought them because they were in Bishopsworths, had i wanted a house in Hartcliffe i would of bought a house there. I have looked at the boundary line and i don't understand why it runs along church road and not Grange Road into Queens Road and joins back onto church Road. I know the value of our properties will decrease and feel that i will not be the only residence that as an objection to the Boundary line being moved.Once the residence realize what they propose they will be infuriated. Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4675 09/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: Sheena Taylor E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: I have lived in since 1977. I do not want to be included in the Redland boundary. I see no point in changing the boundaries just for the sake of local government to equalise the numbers each councillor represents. If I had faith in them , then I might consider it , just let me know how all this will help the people of Bishopston ?!?! Leave the areas the same !!! Use your time spent elsewhere doing something that is useful ! This is the first time this change has been brought to my attention as well. I do not have a local paper, I work full time and get home too late to see the local news. Where has it been published in the past ?? It should have publicised more for the residents involved , maybe that was the plan all along so you could just vote in favour of it ...... LEAVE BISHOPSTON ALONE !! We are happy as we are ! Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4642 06/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: Clare Thalmann E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: I understand that there is a proposal to re-draw the electoral boundaries, with the result that Hotwells and Cliftonwood will be divided. As a long-term resident of Hotwells, I am at a loss to understand this. Hotwells and Cliftonwood have been closely linked for many years, is clearly recognised as a community and has been represented jointly in the Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association. Residents of the two areas have worked closely together to improve local services and if the two areas are to be split, the strength of the partnership will be broken. Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4560 02/02/2015 The Review Officer (Bristol) Local Government Boundary Commission for England Layden House 76-86 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG 12th February, 2015 Dear Sir/Madam, Bristol City Council Boundary Review Having read your draft recommendations report I think you should be congratulated on your proposals. The changes outlined should be fairer electorally, better reflect communities and therefore lead to improved governance by Bristol City Council. As a resident in the Henbury ward for over 30 years I make the following comments regarding your proposals on page 11 of the report regarding Henbury & Brentry:- 1. Community cohesion will be enhanced by renaming the ward Henbury & Brentry - with two councillors representing the voters. 2. Brentry is currently split in two as the Charlton Mead estate is included in the Southmead ward and the rest of the area in Henbury. This makes no sense as the people in both Henbury & Brentry share community facilities in all respects. Your proposal to include the Charlton Mead estate in a renamed ward is consequently welcomed by me and several friends I have on that estate. 3. It would not be appropriate to move the Royal Victoria Park Estate and Strathearn Drive properties ((RVP) out of the enlarged Henbury & Brentry ward. Whilst the properties may “appear to look to the south” as you describe them, there is no affinity between RVP and any other community other than Brentry. The residents use the same community services as everyone else in Henbury & Brentry. In addition I think these properties are within the Brentry Conservation Area and the historical ties of Brentry Hospital and Brentry House also need to be considered. Brentry House (built 1802 grade 2 listed) was used as the administration building for Brentry Hospital. Now known as Repton Hall it has been converted into residential apartments as part of the RVP development. RVP is therefore an integral part of the Brentry community and your inclusion of these areas in the proposed new ward is correct. Yours faithfully, Peter Thistlewood E-mail address: Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: Cathy Thomas E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: I think it it a waste of time, money and effort that could be spent better elsewhere by local government than trying to change ward boundaries for Westbury on Trym. I wish to stay in the Westbury on Trym ward. Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4703 10/02/2015 Pascoe, Mark From: Fuller, Heather Sent: 10 February 2015 09:00 To: Pascoe, Mark Subject: FW: Re-ward proposals. Bishopsworth. Bristol ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Mary Thomas Sent: 07 February 2015 15:44 To: Reviews@ Cc: Subject: Re‐ward proposals. Bishopsworth. Bristol I have been informed that my home in may be in danger of being pushed out of Bishopsworth and put into Hartcliffe Ward. Please may I register my disapproval at this proposed measure. No matter what it looks like on a map. We are in Bishopsworth, our postcoded address, and,certainly wish to stay there, We must not be divided It would be detrimental to all aspects of life, House prices, Relocation options, snob values if you like, Please do not move us. Why not take a day to visit us and see for yourself that the proposals are not justifiable, Many thanks for your help. I look forward to an acknowledgement. Mary J Thomas Sent from my iPad 1 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: michael thomas E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Comment text: With this proposed change of boundary, the historic village hall and church would no longer be in westbury on trym. this seems senseless and unnecessary. Uploaded Documents: None Uploaded https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/print/informed-representation/4788 13/02/2015 Local Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal Page 1 of 1 City of Bristol Personal Details: Name: Graham S. & Patricia Thomas E-mail: Postcode: Organisation Name: Resident Comment text: Sirs My address is , HENLEAZE. The land registry-as per my deeds states the address as HENLEAZE. This address has been our home for 36 years, Had I wanted to be associated with the southmead area I would have bought a house in that area which would have been far cheaper.