Cosford Division is an

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which returns a single

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Geography

It is a largely rural division, covering the north of Babergh. There is a much lower than average proportion of people of working age and a higher than average proportion of people over the age of 50.

History

For much of its history the division has been held by the

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(including by Council leader Jeremy Pembroke), however in

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it was won by the Greens.

Boundaries and boundary changes

1985–2005

* Babergh District Wards of Boxford,

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and

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& Layham, as well the parishes of Kersey and

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2005–present

* Babergh District Wards of Brett Vale,

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, North Cosford and South Cosford.

Members for Cosford

Election results

Elections in the 2020s

Elections in the 2010s

References

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