Bude–Stratton facts for kids
Bude–Stratton (which is Bud–Strasnedh in Cornish) is a special area in Cornwall, England. It's like a local government area called a civil parish. The biggest town here is Bude, which is a lovely seaside town.
This area also includes the historic market town of Stratton. You'll find other small places too, like Flexbury, Poughill, Bush, Maer, and Northcott to the north of Bude. To the south, there are Upton, Lynstone, Thorne, and Hele. In 2011, about 9,934 people lived in Bude–Stratton.
Bude–Stratton is part of the North Cornwall area for the UK Parliament. Since 2015, Scott Mann has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for this area.
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How Bude–Stratton Was Formed
Early Days of Bude–Stratton
Bude–Stratton started as an "urban district" in 1900. An urban district was a type of local government area. It was created from parts of two other areas: Stratton and Poughill. The new district included Bude, Stratton, Upton, Lynstone, and Flexbury.
Expanding the Area
In 1934, the Bude–Stratton urban district became bigger. It took in the rest of the Stratton and Poughill areas, including the village of Poughill. After this, the old Stratton and Poughill areas stopped existing as separate districts.
Changes in Local Government
The boundaries of Bude–Stratton stayed the same until 1974. At that time, the urban district was changed. It became part of a new, larger area called the North Cornwall District. Bude–Stratton then became a "successor parish." This is a type of civil parish with fewer powers than the old urban district.
The local council for Bude–Stratton decided to call their area a "town." So, their council became known as the "town council." In April 2009, the North Cornwall District was replaced by Cornwall Council, which now manages local services for the whole county.
The Coat of Arms
The Bude–Stratton urban district council had its own special coat of arms. This symbol was passed on to the Bude–Stratton Town Council. It shows two wavy blue bars on a silver background, surrounded by a black border with gold coins. At the top, there's a red section with a cross and two golden horn-like shapes called clarions.
What to See in Bude–Stratton
Compass Point Storm Tower
One interesting feature in Bude–Stratton is the Compass Point storm tower. This tower was built a long time ago, in 1835. It's a well-known landmark in the area.
Bude–Stratton's Twin Town
Friends Across the Sea
Bude–Stratton is twinned with a town in France. Its twin town is Ergue-Gaberic (also known as An Erge Vras) in Brittany, France. This means the two towns have a special friendship and often share cultural exchanges.
Famous People from Bude–Stratton
Local Heroes
Many notable people have connections to Bude–Stratton:
- John Bolitho was a Grand Bard of the Cornish Gorsedd. This is a group that celebrates and promotes Cornish culture and language.
- Sir Goldsworthy Gurney was a very clever person. He was a surgeon, a gentleman scientist, and an inventor. He was a pioneer in using steam power for different machines.
- Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney was a colonial administrator. This means he helped manage colonies for the British government.
