Boundaries
Following the review into parliamentary representation in Bristol by the Boundary Commission for England, Bristol West was subject to significant boundary changes at the 2010 general election. The constituency is now formed from the following electoral wards: Ashley, Bishopston, Cabot, Clifton, Clifton East, Cotham, Easton, Lawrence Hill, Redland. Easton and Lawrence Hill were transferred from Bristol East, while the wards of Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym were lost to Bristol North West.
During the review, a proposal to rename the constituency as "Bristol Central" was rejected.
During the boundary review in 2012, the Conservatives insisted that all constituencies should comprise of roughly similar populations. As a larger than average constituency, Bristol West is therefore likely to lose the ward of Easton to the constituency of Bristol East.
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