Brooklands (Manchester ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brooklands (Manchester)
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Electoral ward
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Brooklands electoral ward within Manchester City Council
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| Motto(s):
By wisdom and effort
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| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Constituent country | England | |
| Region | North West England | |
| County | Greater Manchester | |
| Metropolitan borough | Manchester | |
| Created | May 1973 | |
| Named for | Brooklands, Greater Manchester | |
| Government
UK Parliament constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East
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| • Type | Unicameral | |
| • Body | Manchester City Council | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 14,362 | |
| Area and population statistics from the 2011 Census | ||
Brooklands is a part of Manchester, England. It is also an electoral ward, which is a local area used for elections. In 2011, about 14,362 people lived in Brooklands.
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Brooklands: Your Local Area in Manchester
Brooklands is an important area within the city of Manchester. It's not just a place where people live, but also a key part of how the local government works.
What is an Electoral Ward?
An electoral ward is like a special zone or district within a city. Each ward has its own representatives who are elected by the people living there. These representatives are called councillors. They work to make decisions for their local area and the wider city.
Who Represents Brooklands?
People in Brooklands are represented at different levels of government:
- Local Councillors: Three councillors represent Brooklands in the Manchester City Council. These are Glynn Evans, Sue Cooley, and Dave Marsh. They are all from the Labour Party. Councillors help with local issues like parks, roads, and community services.
- Member of Parliament (MP): At the national level, Brooklands is part of the Wythenshawe and Sale East area. This area is represented in the UK Parliament by Mike Kane, who is the current MP. An MP helps with bigger national issues and represents their local area in the country's government.
How Local Elections Work
Every few years, people in Brooklands get to vote for their councillors. These elections decide who will represent the ward on the Manchester City Council.
- Voting: When you turn 18, you can vote for the person you think will do the best job for your area.
- Winning a Seat: The candidate who gets the most votes in an election wins a seat as a councillor for that ward.
- Making Decisions: Once elected, councillors attend meetings and make decisions about how the city is run. They listen to the people in their ward and try to solve problems or improve things locally.
The history of elections in Brooklands shows how different political parties have been chosen to represent the area over the years. This changes as people's opinions and needs change.
Images for kids
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Brooklands electoral ward within Manchester City Council
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The coat of arms for the City of Manchester
