Agenda item

Cllr Wheeler presented the Properties within Roundway and Devizes parishes schemes (ref 32 and 33), and outlined that the Working Group’s proposed changes. In his presentation, Cllr Wheeler explained that both local councils were in favour of the change, and that any warding issues would be dealt with at a later date.

Cllr Laura Mayes local Ward Member, expressed her support for the proposal.

There being no further debate, the meeting;

Resolved

1.     That the parish of Roundway be abolished and that the areas currently within Roundway parish become part of Devizes parish; and

2.     That the Working Group consider and consult on the most appropriate way to give effect to this decision.

Cllr Wheeler presented the Bishop Cannings area schemes (ref 34,  35, 35b and 35c), and outlined that the Working Group’s proposed changes. In his presentation, Cllr Wheeler explained that both local councils were in favour of the change, and that any warding issues would be dealt with at a later date.

Councillor Cllr Laura Mayes local Ward Member, expressed her support for the proposal.

There being no further debate, the meeting;

Resolved

1.       That the area of land in the parish of Roundway shown hatched and edged in green on Map 2 (Bishops Cannings & Devizes), being land between Franklyn Road and Windsor Drive, becomes part of the parish of Bishops Cannings;

2.       That further consideration be given by the Working Group to the proposal that the area of Bishops Cannings parish to the south of Brickley Lane/Broadway House become part of Roundway/Devizes Parish;

3.       That the area of land in the parish of Bishops Cannings shown hatched and edged in green on Map Scheme 35b - Hopton Boundary Changes 12 October 2015, being land at Hopton Industrial Estate , becomes part of the parish of Roundway/Devizes; and

4.       That there should be a single electoral ward for the parish of Bishops Cannings, replacing the current two wards of Bishops Cannings and Cannings Hill.