Bradley (ward)
 | This article needs to be updated. (January 2020) |
| Bradley | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Pendle | |
| Area | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Population | 6,489 (2011) [1] |
| • Density | 4,006/km2 (10,380/sq mi) |
| District | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| UK Parliament | |
| Councillors | Mohammed Iqbal (Labour) Mohammed Sakib (Labour) Nadeem Younis (Labour) |
Bradley is one of the 20 electoral wards that form the Parliamentary constituency of Pendle, Lancashire, England. The ward elects three councillors to represent the Bradley area, the north-west part of Nelson, on Pendle Borough Council. At the May 2011 Council election, Bradley had an electorate of 4,581.[2]
This ward was subject to boundary changes in 2021, and an election took place on 6 May 2021 to elect all members of Pendle Borough Council in England. The ward returns two Labour Councillors, and one Conservative Councillor.
Demographics[edit]
Bradley has a high proportion of residents from ethnic minorities. 38.5 per cent of the population are of Pakistani origin.[3]
2021 Election Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Mohammed Iqbal* | 1,665 | 50.3 | ||
| Conservative | Mohammad Aslam* | 1,625 | 49.0 | ||
| Labour | Mohammad Sakib* | 1,416 | 42.7 | ||
| Conservative | Mohammad Kaleem | 1,381 | 41.7 | ||
| Conservative | Hassan Mahmood | 1,375 | 41.5 | ||
| Labour | Sadaf Khan | 1,307 | 39.5 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | David Robert Clamp | 205 | 6.2 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Jodie Marie Hoyle | 201 | 6.1 | ||
| Turnout | 3,313 | 52.58 | |||
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Previous Election results[edit]
| Year elected | Councillor | Majority | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nadeem Younis (Labour) | 226 | 44.0 |
| 2008 | Mohammed Sakib (Labour) | 472 | 27.0 |
| 2010 | Mohammed Iqbal MBE (Labour) | 570 | 19.9 |
| 2011 | Nadeem Younis (Labour) | 1,121 | 59.0 |
| 2012 | Mohammad Sakib (Labour) | 478 | 55.0 |
| 2014 | Mohammed Iqbal MBE (Labour) | 868 | 67.2 |
| 2015 | Nadeem Younis (Labour) | 1,460 | 68.6 |
| 2016 | Mohammad Sakib (Labour) | 1,057 | 47.1 |
| 2018 | Mohammad Iqbal MBE (Labour) | 1,304 | 52.1 |
| 2019 | Mohammad Aslam (Conservative) | 44 | 50.9 |
References[edit]
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Bradley 2011 Census Ward (1237324257)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Election results for Bradley Ward". Pendle Borough Council. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ^ "Bradley Ward Profile 2008 (PDF)". Pendle Borough Council. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.