CGR_H

Parishes Affected

Wootton

Matter to be considered

A review of the parish name to reflect the settlement of Boars Hill

Impact on district and county council boundaries

None

Summary of parish council responses

Wootton Parish Council put forward the proposal.

Summary of other responses

These are set out in the engagement summary document.

Recommendation

To consult on a proposal to rename Wootton Parish Council Wootton and Boars Hill Parish Council.

Justification for recommendation

Wootton Parish Council put forward the proposal to be more inclusive of the different communities within the parish and address concerns expressed by some residents of Boars Hill.

The initial engagement exercise shows that there is support for the proposed name change. It is considered appropriate that formal consultation on the proposal is necessary to assess any wider support for the name change and the impact on the identity and interests of the community.