Have your say on Local Ward Boundaries
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is redrawing the boundaries of local wards in Cheshire East.
The draft recommendation, based on the proposals made by Cheshire East Council and the Liberal Democrats, is that Ollerton with Marthall is removed from the Chelford ward and added to Mobberley ward and in our place, Over Alderley parish is added. So the number of people in the ward would be roughly the same, but the closest parish to Chelford is removed.
The Parish Council objected to this proposal back in June and intend to object to it again, but now you have a chance to have your say.
We believe the fallacy of this proposal is shown in the map above. The black text “Chelford” shows where the village is but with the proposed changes the boundary goes through the text. It would mean that several houses on Dixon Drive and one side of Pepper Street would now have a different Cheshire East councillor to their neighbours. “Chelford’s pub” The Egerton Arms and both of the “Chelford Car Boots” would all now be in the Mobberley ward.
It’s not just a geographic anomaly but historically our parish has seen Chelford as its closest source of services such as butchers, grocers, newsagents, post office and until recently bank. All bus routes through the parish lead to Chelford and for good reason as it’s the closest train station.
Below is the current ward boundaries for comparison.
If you would like to comment on the proposal please click the following link, https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/cheshire-east you have until the 9th of December to comment.
I agree with the Parish Council and object to this proposal; I wish to remain as we are currently.
I agree with Ollerton and Marthall Council, we want to remain in the parish of Chelford.
This idea is utterly preposterous. Mainly because it is an utter waste of time. Does CEC or the boundary commission really not have anything useful to do? At best, it has neutral benefit, at worst it damages an existing establishment that requires no chance. And they wonder why we all think our ‘beloved’ local authority is beyond repair!