St George West (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George West |
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 Boundaries of the city council ward. |
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| Population | 6,600 |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BS5 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
St George West is a special area, or 'ward,' within the city of Bristol, England. It became its own ward in May 2016. This happened because the city's population grew, and they needed to update the ward boundaries.
St George West covers the western parts of an older ward with the same name. It includes places like St George Park and parts of Church Road. It stretches from Plummers Hill and Crofts End in the north down to the River Avon in the south. It also includes part of Redfield in the southwest.
The person who represents St George West as a councillor is Asher Craig. She belongs to the Labour party. She is also Bristol's Deputy Mayor, which means she helps lead the city. Her job involves looking after communities, making sure everyone is treated fairly, and public health.
St George West is located in the outer east part of Bristol. It is part of a larger area called a parliamentary ward. This area is represented in the national government by Kerry McCarthy, who is also from the Labour party.
Schools in St George West
There are five schools located within the St George West ward. These schools help educate many children and young people in the area.
- Air Balloon Hill Infant School
- Air Balloon Hill Junior School
- Speedwell Nursery School
- St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- Summerhill School
Air Balloon Hill School can be found on Hillside Road. Speedwell Nursery School is on Speedwell Road. St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School is located on Blackswarth Road.
Local Elections and Representation
Local elections are held to choose the people who will represent different areas in the city council. These representatives are called councillors. They make decisions about local services like schools, parks, and roads.
The most recent local election for St George West was held on 5 May 2016. Asher Craig, from the Labour party, won this election.
The Labour party has often won the local elections in the St George West ward. For example, in 1995, Ronald Edward Stone and John Edward Deasy, both Labour candidates, won. In 1997, many people voted, and the Labour party won again. Even though their share of the votes was a bit lower in 2007, they still won.
About the Population
The St George West ward is home to many people. Out of about 10,928 residents, around 146 are babies under one year old. Most people living in the ward are of working age. There are also 401 residents who are between 75 and 79 years old.
