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New Hammersmith and Chiswick constituency

Front page article http://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=conboundary014.htmA radical overhaul of new constituency boundaries looks more likely to proceed after the Boundary Commission confirmed plans for the creation of a new Hammersmith and Chiswick constituency.The Commission has made no changes to earlier proposals for the changes to the boundaries of seats in the local area.So is part of Chiswick heading East to Hammersmith? or have I miss read it.What happens to government money handed out to London Councils for various projects.Hounslow isn't going to want to spend there funding in another borough and visa versa.

Bernard Allen ● 977d12 Comments

I lived in Hammersmith & Fulham for many years, during which time it was under both Conservative and Labour control. I barely noticed the difference. There's a lot to be said for keeping councillors nervous, it tends to remove the wilder excesses that you get under a one party "state". Richmond council regularly moves between Conservative and Liberal Democrat majorities. I have a friend in the borough who swears the local elections are decided by the governing party's record over the dustbin collections.

Bruce Hammal ● 973d

I’m an Ealing tax payer but have a W4 postcode. I mostly shopped etc in Chiswick, before they ruined it. So I’m stuck between two Labour Councils, neither of which i have any respect for. Don’t know enough about H&F to comment

Maggie Dodge ● 973d

There was an earlier proposal to move Southfield ward - which is the 'Chiswick' part of Ealing - into Brentford and wherever, but it looks as if they changed their mind on that.

Peter Evans ● 973d

Ive known him for about 20 years,not personally mind you but if i ever wanted an MP it would have been stephen pound.But he retired at the last election.Good chap,very funny man as Mps go and im told a very good MP back in the past for his constituency Ealing North from 1997 to 2019

Julian Pavey ● 974d

I'd love to be part of this constituency. I live just in Ealing though much closer to CHR and TGT than many in Hounslow and I'd welcome being in this expanded  LBHF extended constituency .Like people who live in Hounslow Borough feel on the outskirts I feel the same being part of Ealing by about 100 meters.

Tessa Russell ● 974d

Even if the boundaries of the political constuencies change, the local council borough boundaries will stay the same - so 'Chiswick' will still be part of 'Hounslow', even if we end up with a different MP.

Peter Evans ● 974d

Chiswick needs someone who listens and hears us, to date Hounslow has treated chiswick as a cash cow with zero respect so Hammersmith can’t be worse surely 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Jayne Thorburn ● 974d

Plus:  Andy Slaughter, Ruth Cadbury and Catherine West were sacked by Jeremy Corbyn  for seeking an amendment for UK to remain in the EU Single Market.

Richard Scott ● 974d

Agreed. I found Andy Slaughter to be an excellent MP. He's quick to respond and doesn't carry too much party-political baggage. He stood down from his government role to reflect his constituents' opposition to the third runway.  Contrast this with  a certain Boris Johnson (I'll lie down in front of the bulldozers) who when push came to shove, ran away.

Bruce Hammal ● 977d

Andy is absolutely brilliant. Just wish we could jump ship to the H&F borough whilst we're at it...

Jenn Irvine ● 977d

As this is the second round of consultations on this, the chances are that this will be the final outcome maybe with some minor tweaks. It means that if you live in Chiswick and pay your council tax to Hounslow, chances are that Andy Slaughter will be your next MP. If you pay your taxes to Ealing then your constituency remains the same although whether Rupa Huq will be reselected is questionable.Andy Slaughter used to be my MP and I would rate him quite highly. He is from the local area will know the Chiswick area well. You could argue that, not having Ruth Cadbury's close association with Hounslow Council, he will represent Chiswick's interests more effectively.

Mark Evans ● 977d

As I understand it, the boundaries of political constuencies may change but the local council boroughs stay the same.

Peter Evans ● 977d