Dear Resident,

Thank-you to all residents who have contributed to the Community Governance Review (CGR) so far.

The second round of the CGR, showed “strong and widespread support for creating a new local governance structure for Willaston.” The report went on to say “…respondents felt that decisions affecting the village… did not have enough input from local residents. Key themes included the need to protect the village’s identity, its green belt land and surrounding countryside.”

Round three of the CGR is now due to commence. The focus will be the boundary of the village. CWAC are proposing changes that bring in parts of Eastham, Hooton and industrial areas.

Willaston Matters proposes a village boundary that is consistent with the historic area of the village and protects Willaston’s unique rural character. We exclude the expansive, semi-industrial areas to the north-east of the village which, if included, would significantly dilute Willaston’s cherished identity.

We hope that the map we have provided is useful when responding the the CGR. Residents may submit this map directly to CWAC as part of their response, or they may refer to the Willaston Matters’ definition of the village.

Your continued engagement is vital, as we move another step closer to safeguarding the future of our village.

Warm Regards,

The Willaston Matters Team

Willaston Matters’ Proposed Village Boundary:

• From Bluebell lane to the east of the village, NE along the Wirral boundary until Benty Heath Lane
• From Benty Heath Lane to Hooton Road, proceeding SE along the western edge of the Palladian Gardens development.
• Turning SW at Heath Lane, S at Scotchmans Lane, before following field boundaries SW to intersect the A540 opposite Gordale.
• NW along the A540 until Hans Hall Road, turning N, before heading W along Quarry Road, to reconnect with Bluebell Lane.

CWAC Drop-In Session: Saturday 20th June 10am – 12pm, Willaston Memorial Hall