P-06-1265 Amend the name of new electoral ward for Saltney, Flintshire to "Saltney and Saltney Ferry."
P-06-1265 Amend the name of new electoral ward for Saltney, Flintshire to "Saltney and Saltney Ferry."
This
petition was submitted by Arthur Barrie Gregory, having collected 117
signatures online and 152 signatures on paper, for a total of 269 signatures.
Text of Petition:
The Minister for Local
Government and Finance has decided that the name for for the new single ward of
Saltney Town in Flintshire shall be "Saltney Ferry".
We believe that this is a
decision based on an error in the Local Boundary Commission for Wales report
and can result in confusion among local residents at elections.
The town of Saltney has a
population of approx 5,500 of which only about 800 live in the small community
known as Saltney Ferry which forms a small part of the town.
Additional Information:
Pages 65 and 66 of the
Boundary Commission's report is that part that specifically refers to the
background consultations and recommendations that followed of the LDBC that
that led to the Minister's decision to call the new ward Saltney Ferry.
The huge majority of
residents in Saltney believe this to be a ridiculous decision based on an error
made when the report was written up and must be changed urgently.
Status
This petition was
considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 25/04/2022.
The Committee considered
the petition and noted that the upcoming local elections will likely raise
awareness of the name, and potentially any proposals to change it. The
Committee agreed that no further action could be taken and agreed to close the
petition.
Full details of the
consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be
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It was first considered by the Petitions
Committee on 25/04/2022.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 17/03/2022