Perth City Centre (ward) facts for kids
Perth City Centre is a special area in Perth, Scotland. It's one of the twelve "wards" that help choose who represents the people in the Perth and Kinross Council. Think of a ward like a neighborhood or district. People living in the Perth City Centre ward get to vote for four people, called "Councillors," to speak for them in the local government. These Councillors help make decisions about things like schools, parks, and local services in Perth and Kinross.
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Who Represents Perth City Centre?
Councillors are like local leaders who work to improve their community. They are elected by the people living in their ward. Here are some of the Councillors who have represented Perth City Centre over the years:
| Election | Councillors | |||||||
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| 2007 | Jack Coburn (SNP) |
Archie MacLellan (Labour) |
Heather Stewart (Conservative) |
Peter Barrett (Liberal Democrats) |
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| 2012 | ||||||||
| 2015 By-election | Andrew Parrott (SNP) |
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| 2017 | Eric Drysdale (SNP) |
Chris Ahern (Conservative) |
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| 2022 | ||||||||
How Are Councillors Chosen?
Councillors are chosen through elections. People vote for the candidates they think will do the best job. The elections for the Perth and Kinross Council happen every few years.
The 2022 Election Results
In the most recent election in 2022, people in Perth City Centre voted for their four Councillors. The results showed which candidates were chosen to represent the ward.
- Eric Drysdale from the SNP was elected.
- Peter Barrett from the Scottish Liberal Democrats was also elected.
- Chris Ahern from the Conservative party won a seat.
- Andrew Parrott from the SNP secured the final seat.
Many other candidates also ran in the election, representing different political parties or running as independent candidates. The election process involves counting votes carefully to make sure everyone's voice is heard.
The 2017 Election Results
In 2017, the Perth City Centre ward also elected four Councillors.
- Chris Ahern from the Conservative party was elected.
- Eric Drysdale from the SNP also won a seat.
- Peter Barrett from the Scottish Liberal Democrats was re-elected.
- Andrew Parrott from the SNP was also re-elected.
The 2012 Election Results
The 2012 election saw some familiar faces return to the council.
- Jack Coburn from the SNP was elected.
- Peter Barrett from the Scottish Liberal Democrats was re-elected.
- Archie MacLellan from the Labour party was re-elected.
- Heather Stewart from the Conservative party was also re-elected.
The 2007 Election Results
The 2007 election was important because it was one of the first times these new ward boundaries were used.
- Jack Coburn from the SNP was elected.
- Peter Barrett from the Scottish Liberal Democrats also won a seat.
- Heather Stewart from the Conservative party was elected.
- Archie MacLellan from the Labour party secured the final seat.
