700 for Walthamstow: September 2016

Why 700 for Walthamstow

The Boundary Commission reviewed the boundaries of Westminster parliamentary constituencies, following legislation in 2011 to reduce their number, and make them more equal in size. It reported in 2018. Parliament has never debated this review, and is now very unlikely to.

In a similar review in 2011, the Commission initially included a Walthamstow constituency, but later eliminated it. '700 for Walthamstow' aimed to get local people, appalled by this, to send written responses to the Commission. In all around 1000 were sent (though the whole process was stopped in 2012 when parliament voted to stop it).

Monday, 26 September 2016

The 2016 Boundary Commission proposals for Walthamstow

Below are the new constituencies as proposed by the Boundary Commission. There will be public hearings for people to respond to these:

Westminster – 17-18 October
Bromley – 20-21 October
Harrow -24-25 October
Kingston – 27-28 October
Romford – 31 October-1 November

1. Walthamstow

Wards:- Higham Hill, High St, Hoe St, Lea Bridge, Markhouse, William Morris, Leyton, Grove Green, Cathall, Cann Hall

2. Leytonstone and Wanstead

Barkingside, Clayhall, Cranbrook, Snaresbrook, Valentines, Wanstead, Forest, Leytonstone, Wood St.

3. Chingford & Woodford Green

Wards:- Chapel End, Hale End & Highams Park, Larkswood, Valley, Hatch Lane, Endlebury, Chingford Green, Church End, Monkhams

More information coming soon . . .