Blunsdon and Highworth (ward) explained
Blunsdon and Highworth is an electoral ward in the Borough of Swindon, England. Since 2012, the ward has elected three councillors to Swindon Borough Council.
History
The ward was created in 2012.[1] The ward is set to be abolished for 2026.[2]
Geography
The ward covers the areas of Blunsdon and Highworth.
Demographics
In the 2021 census, the population of the ward was 11,445.[3]
Councillors
Councillors| 2012 | Maureen Rita Penny(Conservative) | Alan John Bishop(Conservative) | Doreen Dart(Conservative) |
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| 2012 by-election[4] | Steve Weisinger(Conservative) |
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| 2015 |
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| 2016 |
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| 2018 |
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| 2019 |
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| 2021 | Vijay Kumar Manro(Conservative) |
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| 2023 | Nick Gardiner(Conservative) |
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Elections
2012 council-by-election
In October 2012,Councillor Doreen Dart died from lung cancer and a by-election was held.[5]
References
- Web site: 2021-05-05 . Meet the candidates standing in Blunsdon and Highworth . 2024-10-02 . Swindon Advertiser . en.
- Web site: 2024-07-11 . Why Swindon's ward boundaries could change for next election . 2024-10-02 . Swindon Advertiser . en.
- Web site: Blunsdon and Highworth (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-10-02 . www.citypopulation.de .
- Web site: 2012-11-14 . Cast your vote . 2024-10-02 . Swindon Advertiser . en.
- Web site: 2012-10-12 . Doreen Dart... in her own words . 2024-10-02 . Swindon Advertiser . en.
See also
