Govan (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Govan
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 Govan Ward (2017) within Glasgow |
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_(cropped).jpg) Aerial view over Pacific Quay and Cessnock in the Govan ward (2011) |
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| Area | 8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi) |
| Population | 26,769 (2015) |
| • Density | 3,240.8/km2 (8,394/sq mi) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G51, G5 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Govan (Ward 5) is one of the 23 areas called "wards" that make up Glasgow City Council. Think of a ward as a local district or neighborhood. Since it was created in 2007, Govan Ward has chosen four people to represent it on the city council. These representatives are called councillors. They are elected using a special voting system called "single transferable vote." Even though the ward's size changed a bit in 2017, it still elects four councillors.
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What is Govan Ward?
Govan Ward is located in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is found south of the River Clyde. The ward includes the historic area of Govan, which used to be a separate town. Within Govan, you'll find neighborhoods like Drumoyne, Ibrox, Linthouse, and Plantation.
Areas within the Ward
Besides central Govan, the ward also covers other areas. These include Shieldhall, Cessnock, Kinning Park, Kingston, and Tradeston.
Changes to the Ward's Borders
The exact borders of Govan Ward were updated in 2017. Some neighborhoods that were once part of Govan, such as Bellahouston, Craigton, and Dumbreck, were moved to the Pollokshields ward. These areas are located south of the Inverclyde Line railway.
People of Govan Ward
Based on information from the 2011 census, here's a look at the different groups of people living in Govan Ward:
- About 84.1% of the people are White (Scottish, British, Irish, or other White backgrounds).
- Around 10.9% are of Asian background, mostly from Pakistan.
- About 3.8% are of Black background, mainly from Africa.
- Roughly 1.1% are from mixed or other ethnic groups.
Your Local Councillors
Councillors are like local politicians who work for the people in their ward. They make decisions about local services, like parks, roads, and schools. Govan Ward elects four councillors to represent its residents on the Glasgow City Council.
Who Represents Govan?
Here are the councillors who have represented Govan Ward in recent elections:
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| 2007 | Stephen Dornan (Labour/ Glasgow First /SNP) |
Shaukat Butt (Labour) |
John Flanagan (Labour) |
Allison Hunter (SNP) |
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| 2012 | James Adams (Labour) |
Fariha Thomas (Labour) |
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| 2013 by | John Kane (Labour) |
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| 2017 | Richard Bell (SNP) |
Allan Young (Green) |
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| 2022 | Dan Hutchison (Green) |
Imran Alam (Labour) |
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How Councillors are Chosen
People in Govan Ward vote in elections to choose their councillors. These elections happen every few years. The most recent election was in 2022.
Past Election Results
The results of past elections show who was chosen to represent Govan Ward. These results are usually very detailed and show how many votes each candidate received. You can find more information about these elections by looking up the full results for:
- 2022 Glasgow City Council election
- 2017 Glasgow City Council election
- 2012 Glasgow City Council election (and a special "by-election" in 2013)
- 2007 Glasgow City Council election
See also
- Wards of Glasgow
