The Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside (County and Metropolitan Borough Boundaries) Order 1993

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes changes in the boundary between—

(a) the county of Cheshire (borough of Halton) and the metropolitan county of Merseyside (metropolitan borough of Knowsley); and

(b) the county of Lancashire (district of West Lancashire) and Merseyside (Knowsley and Sefton).

It also transfers areas within Merseyside between—

(i) the metropolitan boroughs of Knowsley and Sefton;

(ii) the metropolitan boroughs of Knowsley and St. Helens; and

(iii) Knowsley and the city of Liverpool.

The main change effected by the Order is the abolition of the Knowsley parish of Simonswood, the transfer of most of its area to Lancashire, and to West Lancashire, and the creation of a new parish, also named Simonswood, in that county and district. A parish council is established for the new parish, with provision for its expenses.

Consequential changes to local government electoral areas, petty sessional divisions and coroners' districts are made.

The map and table forming part of this Note are a general guide only to the areas affected. The table gives in approximate terms the hectarage and population affected by the transfers.

The maps described in article 2 should be inspected for full details of the transfers. Any person may inspect the maps at any reasonable time at the offices of each city, borough, metropolitan borough or district whose area is affected, and additionally at the offices of the Secretary of State for the Environment located in 2, Marsham Street, London SW1P 3EB.

The Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976 contain general provisions regarding the effect of orders such as this one.

Transfers–	Description–
Between cheshire (Halton) and Merseyside) Transferred to Knowsley– Area (total): 10 hectares Population (total): Nil Transferred from Knowsley– Area: 250 hectares Population: 180	Transfer to unite Beaufort Close, Tarbock in Halton. Transfer to Cheshire of large area stretching from Mill Wood in the west to Potter’s Lane in the east, realigning boundary to southern side of Speke Boulevard (A561), then southern side of railway. Area transferred includes Hale Bank, Burnt Mill, Carr Lane Bridge, Boar Wood Cottages, Ramsbrook Plantation, sewage works, Manor Farm, Lane Ends Police Station, Ramsbrook Farm and part of Ramsbrook Lane. Realignments– (a) at Ash Lane/Clinton Close; (b) to eastern side of Norland’s Lane, south of M62 motorway, Junction 7; and (c) to more defined boundary west of Norland’s House.
From Merseyside (Knowsley and Sefton) to Lancashire (West Lancashire) Articles 4 & 5 Area: 830 hectares Population:150	Creation of new parish of Simonswood from areas transferred from the abolished Merseyside parish of that name, and from transferred parts of the Sefton parish of Melling.
Within Merseyside, between Knowsley and sefton article 6 Transferred from Knowsley– Area: 1 hectare Population: Nil Transferred to Knowsley– Area: 1 hectare Population: Nil	Minor realignments– (i) at Bank Lane, to follow line of bank brook; and (ii) at Simonswood Brook/Outlet Lane
Between Knowsley and st. Helens article 7 Transferred from Knowsley– Area: 150 hectares Population: 210 Transferred to Knowsley– Area: 150 hectares Population: 2	Transfer to St. Helens of areas at Longborough, realigning boundary to eastern side of Coach Road and southern side of East Lancashire Road. Grace’s Wood, Big Longborough and the lodge located at the junction of Coach Road with East Lancashire Road are affected. Transfers to unit Knowsley Safari park in Knowsley, and realign boundary to follow the northern, then the western side of the reservoirs off Burrow’s Lane. Transfer to Knowsley of area south of M62 motorway between Duke’s Clough/Hall Lane and the A569 road. Realignments– (a) at Warrington Road/Stoney Lane/Cumber Lane/Fairchilds Farm/Mill Wood/Snape Gate Barn/M62 motorway near Brick Wood and Cronton Lane; (b) to centre of B5201 and of Portico Lane between Fairholme Avenue and a point south-east of Portico Lodge; and (c) south of St. Helens Road.
Between Knowsley and Liverpool Article 8 Transferred from Knowsley– Area: 10 hectares Population: 160 Transferred to Knowsley– Area: 50 hectares Population: 320	Realignments– (a) at Lee Park Golf Course/Halewood Road/Mackett’s Lane/ Minster Drive/Netherley Brook; (b) to northern side of Speke Boulevard to unite Ford Motor Works in Knowsley; (c) in Wheat Hill Road, south of M62 motorway; (d) alogn Sarum Road between sports ground and pumping station; (e) at Pilch Lane/Gordon Drive/Broad Green/Court Hey/Childwall Valley Road; (f) to rear curtilages of properties in Finchams Road/Lordens Road; (g) to rear curtilages of properties in Southdean Road/Altfinch Close/Saxby Road; (h) in vicinity of Waterpark Drive/Marled Hey; and (i) to rear curtilages of properties in Copple House Lane/Ferrey Road/Edgemoor Drive.