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St Augustine's (electoral Ward)
St Augustine's is an electoral ward in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It covers Penarth Head and Penarth Marina northeast of the town centre, including the parish church of St Augustine's. The ward elects three county councillors to Vale of Glamorgan Council and five councillors to Penarth Town Council. The ward is currently represented by the Labour Party. According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 6,478. Background Following ''The County Borough of The Vale of Glamorgan (Electoral Changes) Order 2002'' the county ward of Alexandra was divided to become St Augustine's and Plymouth wards, effective from October 2003 for preliminary electoral proceedings but fully effective at the May 2004 Vale of Glamorgan Council elections. However, St Augustine's had been a community ward for elections to Penarth Town Council prior to this. In 2022 the number of county councillors was increased from two, to three. County council elections Vale of Glamorg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral Wards In The Town Of Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan
An election is a formal group decision-making process whereby a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office. Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy has operated since the 17th century. Elections may fill offices in the legislature, sometimes in the executive and judiciary, and for regional and local government. This process is also used in many other private and business organizations, from clubs to voluntary association and corporations. The global use of elections as a tool for selecting representatives in modern representative democracies is in contrast with the practice in the democratic archetype, ancient Athens, where the elections were considered an oligarchic institution and most political offices were filled using sortition, also known as allotment, by which officeholders were chosen by lot. Electoral reform describes the process of introducing fair electoral systems where they are not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grangetown (Cardiff Electoral Ward)
Grangetown is an electoral ward in the city of Cardiff, Wales. It covers its namesake community of Grangetown. The ward was originally created in 1890 as a ward to Cardiff County Borough Council. Description The Grangetown ward lies to the south of the city between the rivers Taff and Ely. The ward elects four councillors to Cardiff Council. Traditionally represented by the Labour Party it has, in the 2000s, also elected Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors. According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 19,385, this rose to 20,800 by the 2021 census Following a Cardiff boundary review, intended to give better electoral parity, the number of councillors for the Grangetown ward was increased from 3 to 4, effective from the 2022 Cardiff Council election. Election results 2024 by-election Following the death of Abdul Sattar in February, a by-election was called for 25 April 2024. Seven candidates put themselves forward to fill the vacancy, including Satt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vale Of Glamorgan Electoral Wards
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South Glamorgan County Council
South Glamorgan County Council () was the local government authority that administered the county of South Glamorgan, Wales from its creation in 1974 until its abolition in 1996. History Local government in England and Wales was reorganised in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The old administrative county of Glamorgan was divided into three new counties and Glamorgan County Council was abolished. The new county of South Glamorgan was created covering the former county borough of Cardiff, (which had been independent from Glamorgan County Council), together with the southern parts of Glamorgan and the parish of St Mellons from Monmouthshire. South Glamorgan County Council came into existence on 1 April 1974. There were two lower-tier district councils within South Glamorgan: Cardiff City Council (later Cardiff Council) and the Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council (later the Vale of Glamorgan Council). Ahead of the 1970 general election, the Labour Party, had propose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Slaughter
Anthony David Slaughter is a politician who has been the leader of the Wales Green Party since December 2018. He previously served as Deputy Leader from 2014 to 2015. In 2024 Slaughter was appointed as the President of Wales for Europe. He has previously been a candidate for general, local authority and town council seats. Slaughter regularly appears in the media on behalf of the party to discuss political issues including BBC Radio Wales and S4C. Personal life Slaughter was born in Yorkshire and stated in 2021 that he had lived in "Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan for the last 17 years". He has worked as a garden designer and landscaper. Slaughter has been involved with and was chair of the local community organisation Gwyrddio Penarth Greening, a grassroots community organisation focused on planting and maintenance of the GPG Community Orchard that serves the local community. Political career and campaigning In 2017, Slaughter stood in the local authority ward of St Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Vale Of Glamorgan Council Election
The 2017 Vale of Glamorgan Council election took place on Thursday 4 May 2017 to elect members of Vale of Glamorgan Council in Wales. There were 47 council seats available, across 23 Ward (electoral subdivision), wards. This was the same day as other 2017 United Kingdom local elections, United Kingdom local elections. The 2012 Vale of Glamorgan Council election, previous full council election took place on 2012 Vale of Glamorgan Council election, 3 May 2012, with the 2022 Vale of Glamorgan Council election, next full council election taking place on 2022 Vale of Glamorgan Council election, 5 May 2022. Election result In winning 23 seats the Conservative Party (UK), Conservatives had a surprising resurgence, taking back the council from the previous coalition of Labour Party (UK), Labour councillors and Llantwit First Independents. The Conservatives were one seat short of an overall majority. Labour-held wards such as Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Barry's Dyfan and Illtyd were taken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Vale Of Glamorgan Council Election
The 2012 Vale of Glamorgan Council election took place on Thursday 3 May 2012 to elect members of Vale of Glamorgan Council in Wales. This was the same day as other United Kingdom local elections. The previous full council election took place on 1 May 2008 and the next one took place on 4 May 2017. Election result The Conservatives lost control of the council after losing 14 seats. The Labour Party became the largest grouping, but failed to win enough seats for an overall majority. This meant they could either run a minority administration or form a coalition with one of the smaller political groups. Conservative leader of the council, Gordon Kemp, lost his Rhoose seat to an Independent candidate after a recount. He blamed his party's poor performance on the UK Conservative coalition government. Ward results By-elections 2012-2017 ;Buttrills (2012) Caused by the death of Labour councillor Margaret Alexander, the by-election took place on 2 August 2012 with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra (Penarth Electoral Ward)
Alexandra was an electoral ward in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It elected county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council at the 1995 and 1999 local elections. The Alexandra ward covered a large area of Penarth including the town centre and the more affluent southern part. Five county councillors were elected from the ward to the Vale of Glamorgan Council. For elections to Penarth Town Council it was divided into the Plymouth and St Augustine's community wards. 1983–1996 The ward elected councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council from 1983. Five Conservative councillors were elected at the 1983, 1987 and 1991 elections. * existing councillor, standing for re-election Post-1996 At the 1995 county elections to the new Vale of Glamorgan Council unitary authority, Alexandra elected five Labour Party councillors, in what the ''South Wales Echo'' described as a "rout". There were no Conservative councillors left in Penarth. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plymouth (Penarth Electoral Ward)
Plymouth is an electoral ward in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It covers the more affluent part of the town south of the town centre. It stretches either side of Lavernock Road which includes Lower Penarth and Cosmeston (including Glamorganshire Golf Club and Cosmeston Lakes). The ward elects two county councillors to Vale of Glamorgan Council and four councillors to Penarth Town Council. A majority of its councillors represent the Conservative Party. The name of the ward refers to Plymouth Road, and to the Earls of Plymouth, who were major landowners in the area. According to the 2011 census, the population of the ward was 5,836. Background Following ''The County Borough of The Vale of Glamorgan (Electoral Changes) Order 2002'' the county ward of Alexandra was divided to become St Augustine's and Plymouth wards, effective from October 2003 for preliminary electoral proceedings, but fully effective at the May 2004 Vale of Glamorgan Council elections. Howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanwell (Penarth Electoral Ward)
Stanwell is an electoral ward in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It elects two county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and three town councillors to Penarth Town Council. Description The Stanwell ward covers the residential area southwest of Penarth town centre including the neighbourhoods of Morristown and the area around Stanwell Road and Stanwell Comprehensive School. The Penarth wards of Cornerswell and Plymouth lie to the north and south respectively, while the county ward of Dinas Powys is located to the west. Two county councillors are elected from the Stanwell ward to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and three town councillors to Penarth Town Council.Sharon Harris (5 May 2017"Town Council election results" ''Penarth Times''. Retrieved 29 May 2018. According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 4,416. Election results Town council Three Labour councillors were elected to Penarth Town Council at the May 2017 elections including Mark Robert Wils ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerswell
Cornerswell is an electoral ward in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It elects two county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and four town councillors to Penarth Town Council. Description The Cornerswell ward covers the residential area west of Penarth town centre including Cogan and the area of Penarth north of Cornerswell Road. The St Augustine's ward lies to the east, Stanwell to the south and Llandough to the north. Two county councillors are elected from Cornerswell to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and four town councillors to Penarth Town Council.Sharon Harris (5 May 2017"Town Council election results" ''Penarth Times''. Retrieved 9 June 2018. According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 5,353 (with 658 being able to read, speak or write Welsh). Election results Town Council Three Labour councillors (including Rhiannon Birch who was also a county councillor for the ward) and one Conservative councillor were elected to Penarth Town Council at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butetown (electoral Ward)
The Butetown ward (politics), electoral ward of Cardiff covers the Cardiff Bay area of the city, electing a councillor to Cardiff Council. Description The Butetown ward includes the areas of Butetown and Atlantic Wharf. It is located in the parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth (UK Parliament constituency), Cardiff South and Penarth and the Senedd Cardiff South and Penarth (National Assembly for Wales constituency), constituency of the same name. Butetown ward is bounded by the wards of Grangetown, Cardiff, Grangetown (and the River Taff) to the west, Cathays (electoral ward), Cathays and Adamsdown to the north, Splott (electoral ward), Splott to the northeast. The ward also covers the island of Flat Holm, which is part of Cardiff though several miles off the coast. According to the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census the population of the ward was 10,125. Representatives Butetown elects one Councillor to Cardiff Council. The ward has been represented by Cll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
