Clydesdale South (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clydesdale South |
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| South Lanarkshire | |
Boundary of Clydesdale South in South Lanarkshire from 2007–2017.
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| Population | 14,621 (2021) |
| Electorate | 11,706 (2022) |
| Major settlements | Lesmahagow |
| Scottish Parliament constituency | Clydesdale |
| Scottish Parliament region | South Scotland |
| UK Parliament constituency | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
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| Created | 2007 |
| Number of councillors | 3 |
| Councillor | Mark Horsham (SNP) |
| Councillor | Ross Gowland (Labour) |
| Councillor | Ross Lambie (Conservative) |
| Created from | Blackwood Clyde Valley Douglas Lesmahagow |
Clydesdale South is a special area in South Lanarkshire Council in Scotland. It is one of 20 "electoral wards." An electoral ward is like a local district. People living here get to choose who represents them.
This ward was created in 2007. It elects three local leaders called "councillors." These councillors help make decisions for the area. They are chosen using a system called "single transferable vote." This system helps make sure different groups are represented. Clydesdale South has about 14,621 people living in it.
In the past, one political group, the Labour Party, was very strong here. They held all three councillor spots between 2014 and 2017. But now, the ward is split. Different political groups have councillors. These include Labour, the Scottish National Party (SNP), and the Conservatives.
What is Clydesdale South?
Clydesdale South is a local area in the southwest of South Lanarkshire. It is mostly a countryside area. It is located near the border with East Ayrshire.
The ward was formed in 2007. It brought together parts of older local areas. These included the Lesmahagow and Clyde Valley wards. It also included all of the Blackwood and Douglas wards.
The biggest towns in Clydesdale South are Blackwood (which includes Kirkmuirhill) and Lesmahagow. Other villages in the ward are Coalburn, Douglas, and Rigside. The boundaries of Clydesdale South have not changed since 2007.
Who are the Councillors?
Councillors are local politicians. They are elected to represent the people in their ward. They work for the local council. Their job is to make decisions about local services. These services include schools, roads, and parks.
The table below shows the councillors who have represented Clydesdale South. It also shows which political group they belong to.
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| 2007 | Archie Manson (SNP) |
Danny Meikle (Labour) |
Alex McInnes (Labour) |
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| 2012 | George Greenshields (Labour/Independent) |
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| 2014 by-election | Gordon Muir (Labour) |
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| 2017 | Mark Horsham (SNP) |
Colin McGavigan (Conservative/Independent) |
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| 2022 | Ross Gowland (Labour) |
Ross Lambie (Conservative) |
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How are Councillors Elected?
People in Clydesdale South vote for their councillors in local elections. These elections happen every few years. The most recent election was in 2022.
The "single transferable vote" system is used. This means you rank candidates in order of your preference. You don't just pick one. This system helps make sure that more people's votes count. It also helps smaller parties get a chance to win seats.
You can find more details about past election results by following the links below:
