Important – Stapleford Town Council Proposed Parish Boundary Changes

Broxtowe is undertaking a Community Governance Review which may make changes to Governance at a Parish Level.

Broxtowe propose, in line with the agreement made between Toton and Stapleford Parishes, that the Boundary between Toton and Stapleford should be along the A52 (as is currently the case for administrative purposes). Stapleford Town Council are proposing that the boundary should follow the old Parish Boundary which was changed by the Parishes in February 2020.

We disagree with this proposal because:

  1. The layout of the developments in that area is not defined and the result could be that streets/homes are arbitrarily divided between Toton & Stapleford;
  2. As stated in the agreement between the Parishes, “the developments would be seen primarily as extensions of Toton rather than Stapleford”;
  3. Stapleford Town Council’s proposal would introduce an “isolated area” of Stapleford, cut off by the A52 and introduces unnecessary divisions within the developments in the Strategic Location for Growth.
  4. The A52 makes an obvious line of demarcation between Toton & Stapleford, which is the status quo for sensible reasons.

We ask you to email Broxtowe Council at CGR@BROXTOWE.GOV.UK making a representation that you agree with Broxtowe’s proposed boundary between Stapleford and Toton so that Toton extends up to the A52 and that the boundary between the Parishes of Stapleford and Toton, agreed in February 2020, is kept.

The deadline to respond is 30th September, so time is of the essence!

The boundaries proposed are shown below.

Broxtowe’s Proposed Boundary
Stapleford Town Council’s Proposed Boundary

This is the response we sent:

This response is made on behalf of Chetwynd: The Toton & Chilwell Neighbourhood Forum:-

The Forum supports Broxtowe’s stated position for the boundary between Stapleford and Toton and the Forum Area to remain along the A52 (as is currently the case), and which is the same as the parish boundary between Stapleford & Toton parishes as stated in the Pastoral Order from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham that came into effect in February 2020 (attached). 

The Forum is aware that Stapleford Town Council has voted to propose that the boundary should follow the old Parish Boundary which was changed as above & attached.

We fundamentally disagree with this proposal because:-

1.       The layout of the developments in that area is not defined and the result could be that streets/homes are arbitrarily divided between Toton & Stapleford;

2.       As stated in the agreement between the Parishes, “the developments would be seen primarily as extensions of Toton rather than Stapleford”;

3.       Stapleford Town Council’s proposal would introduce an “isolated area” of Stapleford, cut off by the A52 and introduces unnecessary divisions within the developments in the Strategic Location for Growth.

4.       The A52 makes an obvious line of demarcation between Toton & Stapleford, which is the status quo for sensible reasons.

Finally, unlike Broxtowe, Stapleford Town Council didn’t have the courtesy/decency to inform community groups & others affected by their proposals ahead of the meeting where they reached their unsatisfactory conclusion. This we find to be particularly disappointing, discourteous and underhanded! There appears to have been no thought given as to the impact their proposal would have (if accepted by Broxtowe) on adjacent and established Neighbourhood Forums.

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