Leven (ward) facts for kids
Leven is an area in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It's also the name of one of the six special areas, called wards, that help elect people to the West Dunbartonshire Council. Think of a ward as a local neighbourhood that gets to choose its own representatives. The Leven ward elects four councillors who work to make decisions for the local community.
This ward covers the southern parts of the Vale of Leven. This includes towns and villages like Alexandria, Bonhill, Dalmonach, and Renton. It also includes some northern parts of Dumbarton, such as streets north and west of Townend Road, the modern Lomondgate area, the Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, and the entire Bellsmyre area.
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Who are the Councillors for Leven?
Councillors are like local leaders who represent the people living in their ward. They help make important decisions about things like schools, parks, and local services. The Leven ward elects four councillors.
Here are the councillors who were elected in the most recent election in 2022:
- Jim Bollan (from the West Dunbartonshire Community Party)
- Ian Dickson (from the Scottish National Party)
- Michelle McGinty (from the Scottish Labour Party)
- John Millar (from the Scottish Labour Party)
These councillors work together to improve the Leven area and represent the people who live there.
How are Councillors Elected?
Councillors are chosen through elections, where people in the ward vote for the candidates they want to represent them. These elections happen every few years.
The 2022 Election in Leven
The most recent election for the West Dunbartonshire Council was held in 2022. In the Leven ward, people voted to choose their four councillors. The candidates who received the most votes were elected.
The people elected in 2022 were:
- Ian Dickson (Scottish National Party)
- John Millar (Scottish Labour Party)
- Michelle McGinty (Scottish Labour Party)
- Jim Bollan (West Dunbartonshire Community Party)
The 2017 Election in Leven
Before the 2022 election, the last election was in 2017. In this election, the following councillors were chosen for the Leven ward:
- Ian Dickson (Scottish National Party)
- Jim Bollan (West Dunbartonshire Community Party)
- John Millar (Scottish Labour Party)
- Caroline McAllister (Scottish National Party)
The 2012 Election in Leven
The election before that was in 2012. The councillors elected for the Leven ward were:
- John Millar (Scottish Labour Party)
- Jim Bollan (Scottish Socialist Party)
- Gail Robertson (Scottish National Party)
- Michelle Stewart (Scottish Labour Party)
The 2007 Election in Leven
The first election for the Leven ward in this format was in 2007. The councillors elected were:
- Jonathan McColl (Scottish National Party)
- John Millar (Scottish Labour Party)
- Jim Bollan (Scottish Socialist Party)
- May Smillie (Scottish National Party)
