The Hereford and Worcester and Warwickshire (County Boundaries) Order 1993

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes changes in the boundary between the county of Herefordand Worcesterand the county of Warwickshire, affecting the districts of Bromsgrove, Redditchand Wychavon in Herefordand Worcesterand the district of Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire. Consequential changes to local government electoral areas, petty sessional divisionsand 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 district council 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 from Hereford and Worcester to Warwickshire (Stratford-on-Avon)—article 3.

Area: 190 hectares Population: 80

General description of transfers

1.  Transfer from Bromsgrove (Beoley) to Tanworth-in-Arden of large area to the east of Alcester Road, starting to the north of Branson’s Cross and running to the south of Gorcott Hill. Area includes Alderhanger Farm, part of Alderhanger Lane, Brooklands Farm, Tanworth Lane, Cottage Farm and Park Farm.

2.  Transfer from Wychavon (Pebworth) to Long Marston of area of Ministry of Defence land, located to the north of Jordans Farm and Boundary View, and to the south of the Central Engineer Park.

Transfers from Warwickshire (Stratford-on-Avon) to Hereford and Worcester—article 4.

Area: 70 hectares Population: 210

General description of transfers

1.  Transfer from Tanworth-in-Arden to Bromsgrove (Beoley) of area including part of Alcester Road (A435) and properties to the west of that road, starting at the Horse and Jockey Inn, and running to the vicinity of the White Lion Public House. Area includes Dumble Pit Lane, the Portway area, and the Rose and Crown Public House.

2.  Transfer from Studley to Redditch of area in vicinity of Pipers Road, to unite Redditch Park Farm Industrial Estate in Hereford and Worcester.