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Deptford (ward)

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Deptford
Electoral ward
for the Lewisham London Borough Council
Map
Deptford ward boundaries since 2022
BoroughLewisham
CountyGreater London
Population17,002 (2021)[a]
Electorate11,090 (2022)
Area1.416 square kilometres (0.547 sq mi)
Current electoral ward
Created
  • 1965–1978 (first creation)
  • 2022 (second creation)
Councillors3
Created fromBrockley, Evelyn and New Cross in 2022
GSS codeE05013719 (2022–present)

Deptford is an electoral ward in the London Borough of Lewisham. The ward was originally created in 1965 and abolished in 1978. It was created again in 2022. It returns three councillors to Lewisham London Borough Council.

Lewisham council elections since 2022

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2024 by-election

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The by-election was held on 2 May 2024, following Brenda Dacres winning the 2024 Lewisham mayoral by-election. It took place on the same day as the 2024 London mayoral election, the 2024 London Assembly election and 14 other borough council by-elections across London.[1]

2024 Deptford by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour David Walker 2,642
Green Adam Pugh 944
Liberal Democrats Jean Branch 221
Independent Tan Bui 124
Conservative Hugh Rees-Beaumont 69
Majority
Turnout
Labour hold Swing

2023 by-election

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The by-election was held on 9 November 2023, following the resignation of Stephen Hayes.

2023 Deptford by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Dawn Atkinson 1,596 71.2 +17.7
Green Tim Crossley 382 17.0 −1.9
Conservative Siama Qadar 174 7.8 −0.4
Liberal Democrats Alan Harding 91 4.1 −2.7
Majority 1,214 54.1
Turnout 2,243
Labour hold Swing

2022 election

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The election took place on 5 May 2022.[2]

2022 Lewisham London Borough Council election: Deptford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Brenda Dacres 2,095 68.6
Labour Rosie Parry 1,791 58.7
Labour Stephen Hayes 1,632 53.5
Green Upul Dissanayake 742 24.3
Green Sue Gore 729 23.9
Conservative Flora Coleman 323 10.6
TUSC Andy Beadle 275 9.0
Liberal Democrats Janet Hurst 267 8.7
Liberal Democrats David Barnes 241 7.9
Independent Nik Baksi 214 7.0
Conservative Huw Shooter 213 7.0
Conservative Adam Thomas 196 6.4
Liberal Democrats Mike Steele 151 4.9
Independent Jasmine Fulcher 107 3.5
Independent Barbara Raymond 103 3.4
Independent Clarris Christopher 77 2.5
Turnout 29.7
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)

1964–1978 Lewisham council elections

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1976 by-election

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The by-election was held on 1 July 1976.[3]

1976 Deptford by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Peter R. Adams 968
National Party Malcolm L. Dixon 580
National Front Richard C. Edmonds 395
Conservative Gillian B. Elvin 256
Turnout 26.7
Labour hold Swing

1974 election

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The election took place on 2 May 1974.[4]

1974 Lewisham London Borough Council election: Deptford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing

1971 election

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The election took place on 13 May 1971.[5]

1971 Lewisham London Borough Council election: Deptford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Robert Lowe 846 54.5 −32.4
Labour A Scutt 801
Labour T Agambar 775
Conservative E Green 505 32.5 +20.3
Conservative D Nicholls 496
Conservative S Hickisson 496
Independent M Collins 201 13.0 N/A
Turnout 22.1 +1.9
Registered electors 6,552
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing

1968 election

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The election took place on 9 May 1968.[6]

1968 Lewisham London Borough Council election: Deptford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Robert Lowe 846 54.5 −32.4
Labour A Scutt 801
Labour T Agambar 775
Conservative E Green 505 32.5 +20.3
Conservative D Nicholls 496
Conservative S Hickisson 496
Independent M Collins 201 13.0 N/A
Turnout 22.1 +1.9
Registered electors 6,552
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing

1964 election

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The election took place on 7 May 1964.[7]

1964 Lewisham London Borough Council election: Deptford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour F Keep 1,330 87.9 N/A
Labour Robert Lowe 1,321 N/A
Labour A Scutt 1,309 N/A
Conservative M Lane 183 12.1 N/A
Conservative E Winterburn 172 N/A
Conservative E Keable 167 N/A
Turnout 1,538 20.3 N/A
Registered electors 7,591
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)

Notes

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  1. ^ 2021 Census data reported for 2022 ward boundaries

References

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  1. ^ "LDN Mayoral Election Special: Khan Makes History". LDN Weekly. No. 315. London Communications Agency. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ^ Heywood, Joe; Loftus, Caitlin (March 2023). "London Borough Council Elections: May 2022" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 4 May 1978" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1978. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 1974" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1974. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 13 May 1971" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1971. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 9 May 1968" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. April 1969. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council. November 1964. Retrieved 15 May 2024.