Proposed Penyffordd and District Ward Boundary Changes

Hawarden, Penyffordd and Higher Kinnerton would be combined.

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Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales Proposals for Flintshire (pdf)

Highlights

4. REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO DRAFT PROPOSALS
4.1 We received representations from the following town and community councils:
Bagillt Community Council; Broughton and Bretton Community Council; Buckley
Town Council; Caerwys Quay Town Council; Connah’s Quay Town Council; Flint
Town Council; Gwernymynydd Community Council; Halkyn Community Council;
Holywell Town Council; Holywell Town Council; Hope Community Council;
Leeswood Community Council; Llanasa Community Council; Llanfynydd
Community Council; Mold Town Council; Nercwys Community Council; Northop
Community Council; Pen-y-Ffordd Community Council; Saltney Town Council;
Treuddyn Community Council

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Hawarden, Higher Kinnerton and Pen-y-ffordd
5.48 The existing Hawarden electoral division consists of the Hawarden ward of the
Community of Hawarden with 1,512 electors (1,598 projected) represented by one
councillor which is 8% below the current county average of 1,650 electors per
councillor. The Higher Kinnerton electoral division consists of the Community of
Higher Kinnerton with 1,286 electors (1,334 projected) represented by one
councillor which is 22% below the current county average of 1,650 electors per
councillor.

The existing Pen-y-ffordd electoral division consists of the Community of

Pen-y-ffordd with 2,949 electors (3,587 projected) represented by two councillors.

This gives a level of representation of 1,475 electors per councillor which is 11%

below the current county average of 1,650 electors per councillor and is 16% below

1,750 electors per councillor.

The existing Mancot electoral division consists of the
Mancot ward of the Community of Hawarden with 2,645 electors (2,861 projected)
represented by two councillors. This gives a level of representation of 1,323
electors per councillor which is 20% below the current county average of 1,650
electors per councillor and is 24% below 1,750 electors per councillor.
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5.49 We noted the representation from Councillor Carver (Hawarden) who considers that
Hawarden’s boundary does not encompass the entire Hawarden village. A realignment
of this boundary together with reference to future developments indicates
that there need be no further changes to electoral arrangements in the area.

Councillor Williams (Pen-y-Ffordd) made a similar suggestion and provided

mapping in support. We have also noted the representation from Pen-y-Ffordd

Community Council suggesting changes to the community ward boundaries and

suggesting that the projected increase in the number of electors would imply that no

changes are necessary. As we have explained in paragraphs 5.1 to 5.4 we are

unable to consider such changes as part of this review. We have, however, noted

the existing levels of electoral parity in the area and are of the view that it would be

desirable to make changes to the electoral arrangements in this area in order to

achieve improvements in that electoral parity.

5.50 Combining the Hawarden and Mancot wards of the Community of Hawarden with
the Community of Higher Kinnerton, and the Community of Pen-y-ffordd would form
an electoral division with 8,392 electors (9,380 projected) which, if represented by
four councillors, would have a level of representation of 2,098 electors per
councillor which is 9% above the proposed county average of 1,924 electors per
councillor. It was noted that the divisions adjoin each other and are connected by
the A55 offering good links between them. This amalgamation would result in a

reduction of two councillors representing the area but it will improve the electoral

parity. We put this forward as a proposal. We have given the proposed electoral
division a working name of Llys Edwin. We would welcome any suggestions for
alternative names.