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).

2012 - Pictures

Although these pictures were taken in 2012 they are still relevant. The current boundary is as shown (pic 1) and a new boundary would run down Beulah Path (pic 2), but between constituencies called 'Walthamstow' and 'Leytonstone & Wanstead'

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The Boundary Commission is obliged to consider (amongst other things) 'any local ties that would be broken by changes in constituencies', and where it can to take note of natural boundaries.

Where the Walthamstow / Chingford boundary is now - along a six lane 'natural boundary' (photo - Eleni)
Where the Commission plans to put a boundary -  along a six foot wide footpath through The Village
(photo - Eleni; ps big thanks to Ike!)
More Info:
  • What to say - some points to raise with the Boundary Commission
  • Help with your letter
  • Links
  • News - Our video, Don't assume the changes won't happen, What the London Plan says
  • Maps
  • Why it's a BAD THING - the case against the proposals
  • Pictures - an example of the present boundary, and of the proposed boundary
  • NEW Our video - One voice for Walthamstow - brilliant work by Sian, Lorraine, and their team. Thanks to all involved!

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