Maryhill (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maryhill
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 Maryhill Ward (2017) within Glasgow |
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.jpg) Maryhill Burgh Hall within the ward |
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| Area | 4.99 km2 (1.93 sq mi) |
| Population | 22,244 (2015) |
| • Density | 4,457.7/km2 (11,545/sq mi) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Maryhill (Ward 15) is one of 23 special areas called wards in Glasgow. These wards help to divide the city into smaller parts for local government. Each ward elects people called councillors to represent the area on the Glasgow City Council.
The Maryhill ward was first created in 2007. Back then, it was known as Maryhill/Kelvin and elected four councillors. In 2017, the boundaries of the ward changed. It became smaller, was renamed simply Maryhill, and now elects three councillors.
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Maryhill's Location and Area
Maryhill ward is in the very north of Glasgow. It shares a border with East Dunbartonshire to the north. The ward includes the historic area of Maryhill itself, along with the Wyndford housing estate.
The River Kelvin forms its western edge, and the Port Dundas branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal is on its eastern side. Other neighbourhoods within the ward include Maryhill Park, Summerston, Gilshochill, Acre, and Dawsholm. These are all located north of the main canal.
Changes to the Ward Boundaries
In 2017, some parts of the Maryhill ward moved to other wards. For example, the Cadder area became part of the Canal ward. Also, some streets from North Kelvinside were added to Maryhill. These streets are north-west of Queen Margaret Drive, which is now the southern border of Maryhill.
At the same time, the areas of Kelvindale and Kelvinside were moved out of Maryhill. They became part of a new ward called Partick East/Kelvindale.
Who Lives in Maryhill?
Based on information from the 2011 census, here's a look at the different groups of people living in the Maryhill ward:
- 91.2% are White (Scottish, British, Irish, or other White backgrounds).
- 4.9% are Asian (mostly Chinese).
- 3% are Black (mostly African).
- 0.8% are from Mixed or Other Ethnic Groups.
Your Local Councillors
Councillors are like local representatives. They are elected by the people in their ward to make decisions about local services and issues. They work to improve things like parks, roads, and community services in Maryhill.
Here are the councillors who have represented Maryhill over the years:
| Election | Councillors | |||||||
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| 2007 | Mary Paris (Liberal Democrats) |
Robert Winter (Labour) |
Alex Dingwall (SNP/ Liberal Democrats) |
Mohammed Razaq (Labour) |
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| 2012 | John Letford (SNP/ Alba) |
Martin Rhodes (Labour) |
Franny Scally (SNP) |
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| 2017 | Jane Morgan (Labour) |
3 seats | ||||||
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| 2022 | Abdul Bostani (SNP) |
Keiran O'Neill (Labour) |
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How Councillors Are Chosen: Election Results
Every few years, people in Maryhill get to vote for who they want to be their councillors. This process is called an election. The results show which candidates won and how many votes each person received. This is how the community decides who will represent them on the Glasgow City Council.
2022 Election
You can see the full results for Maryhill from the 2022 election here. 2022 Glasgow City Council election
2017 Election
You can see the full results for Maryhill from the 2017 election here. 2017 Glasgow City Council election
2012 Election
You can see the full results for Maryhill/Kelvin from the 2012 election here. 2012 Glasgow City Council election
2007 Election
You can see the full results for Maryhill/Kelvin from the 2007 election here. 2007 Glasgow City Council election
See also
- Wards of Glasgow
