The new boudaries being proposed look like this:
As you can see, Oakhurst, and a small sliver of Redhouse will be folded into the Priory Vale ward, whilst the remainder of what used to be Abbey Meads ward would become St Andrews ward.
Although the LGBCE can not be expected to administer for unbuilt properties, the question remains what will happen to the houses that could well be built on Tadpole Farm? Are the current residents of the proposed St Andrews ward happy that their own councillors would also represent the interests of residents of a future Tadpole Farm? Are the residents to the south of Redhouse happy that their 'suburb' will be effectively split in half in this manner?
If you would like to have your say on the draft recommendations, please contact the LGBCE at:
The Review Manager (Swindon)
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England
Layden House
76-86 Turnmill Street
London EC1M 5LG
or email them at reviews@lgbce.org.uk.
