Greenbank (ward) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greenbank
Greenbank ward (2004) within Liverpool
Area	2.371 km2 (0.915 sq mi)
Population	15,268 (2021 census)
• Density	6,439/km2 (16,680/sq mi)
Metropolitan borough	City of Liverpool
Metropolitan county	Merseyside
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Liverpool Riverside
List of places UK England Merseyside

Greenbank was a special area, like a neighborhood, in the city of Liverpool, England. It was used for local elections between 2004 and 2023. Think of it as a voting district where people chose their representatives for the Liverpool City Council.

What Was Greenbank Ward?

A ward is like a local area or district used for elections. The Greenbank ward was created in 2004. It was made up of parts of older wards called Arundel, Aigburth, and Picton.

This ward was important because it elected three councillors. These councillors were local leaders who represented the people of Greenbank on the Liverpool City Council. Greenbank was also part of the larger Liverpool Riverside area for national elections.

Greenbank's Boundaries and Landmarks

The Greenbank ward had clear borders. These included the West Coast Main Line railway, Smithdown Road, and the famous Penny Lane. Other roads like Rose Lane, North Mossley Hill Road, and Ullet Road also marked its edges.

Inside the Greenbank ward, you could find several important places:

• Greenbank Park, a lovely green space.
• Greenbank Drive Synagogue, a place of worship.
• The University of Liverpool Greenbank Halls, where students live.
• Liverpool College, a school.
• Greenbank College and Sports Academy, which help people learn and stay active.
• Mossley Hill Hospital.
• Sefton Park Cricket Club.

The ward also had some very old and important buildings. These are called Grade 1 listed, meaning they are protected because of their special history or architecture. They include:

• Church of St Agnes and St Pancras.
• Ullet Road Unitarian Church.
• St Clare's Church, Liverpool.

In 2011, about 16,132 people lived in the Greenbank ward. By 2021, the population was 15,268.

Why Greenbank Ward Changed

In 2022, a group called the Local Government Boundary Commission for England looked at all the wards in Liverpool. They decided to reduce the total number of councillors and create new wards. Because of this, the Greenbank ward was officially closed down.

Its areas were then split up and became parts of several new wards. These new wards include Arundel, Greenbank Park, Penny Lane, Princes Park, and Smithdown. These new wards were first used in the 2023 local elections.

Greenbank's Councillors

Over the years, Greenbank ward elected different councillors to represent its residents. These councillors worked on local issues and helped make decisions for the community. The ward usually elected three councillors at a time.

For example, in the early years, councillors from the Liberal Democrats party were often elected. Later, councillors from the Labour Party and the Green Party also won elections in Greenbank.

Here's a quick look at some of the councillors who served Greenbank:

     indicates seat up for re-election after boundary changes.

     indicates seat up for re-election.

     indicates change in affiliation.

     indicates seat up for re-election after casual vacancy.

Election Results Summary

Elections were held regularly in Greenbank ward, usually every year or two. People living in the ward would vote for the councillors they wanted to represent them. The results showed which political parties were popular in the area at different times.

For example, in the 2021 election, James Roberts from the Labour Party won with 1,978 votes. This was 53.39% of all the votes. Other parties like the Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and Conservative Party also had candidates. The turnout, which is the percentage of people who voted, was 33.36% in 2021.

Over the years, the winning party sometimes changed. For instance, in 2014, the Green Party won a seat, which was a change from previous elections where the Liberal Democrats or Labour Party had won. These election results show how the political choices of the people in Greenbank changed over time.