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| Central | |
|---|---|
 Aerial photo of central Bristol, including much of Central war | |
  Central Location within Bristol | |
| Population | 20,700 [1] |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS1 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Central is one of the thirty-four council wards in the city of Bristol in the Southwest of England, United Kingdom.
Centre[edit]
The ward covers part of the Centre, between Jacob's Wells Road and Park Street, as well as parts of Hotwells and Cliftonwood as well as Spike Island.
Hotwells and Harbourside has a large number of young people living in the area. Over 25% of the population is aged 16–24, significantly higher than the national average.[1] People aged 25-39 also make a substantial part of the population, at over 35%.[1]
Notable places in the Hotwells and Harbourside ward include College Green, Bristol Cathedral, Bristol City Hall, Brandon Hill, Cabot Tower and the Cumberland Basin.[2]
Politics[edit]
Central ward was created in May 2016 following a boundary review. It incorporates part of the areas formerly part of the Cabot ward. It is represented by two councillors on Bristol City Council. Currently, they are Kye Daniel Dudd and Paul Hinton Smith, both members of the Labour Party.[3]
Hotwells and Harbourside is part of the parliamentary constituency of Bristol West.[4] Since 2015 the Member of Parliament is Thangam Debbonaire, a Labour Party member.[5]
2016 election[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Kye Daniel Dudd | 1,051 | 40.38 | ||
| Labour | Paul Hinton Smith | 849 | 32.62 | ||
| Green | Ani Stafford-Townsend | 842 | 32.35 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Central Statistical Ward Profile 2020".
- ^ "Hotwells & Harbourside Ward - Current Arrangements" (PDF).
- ^ "Councillor Mark Wright". Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND: Fifth Periodical Report" (PDF).
- ^ "MPs representing Bristol West".
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