West Central (London Assembly constituency) facts for kids
| Territorial constituency for the London Assembly | |
West Central shown within London
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| Created | 2000 |
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| Number of members | One |
| Member | James Small-Edwards |
| Party | Labour |
| Last election | 2016 |
| Next election | 2020 |
West Central is a special area in London that gets to choose a representative for the London Assembly. Think of the London Assembly as a group of people who help run London, working with the Mayor. The person who represents West Central right now is James Small-Edwards from the Labour Party.
This area covers three important parts of London: the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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What is the London Assembly?
The London Assembly is a group of 25 people who keep an eye on what the Mayor of London is doing. They check if the Mayor's plans are good for Londoners and they can suggest new ideas. They also look at London's budget and important issues like transport, policing, and the environment.
A Look Back: West Central's Representatives
The West Central area has been choosing its own representative since the year 2000. For a long time, the people elected were from the Conservative Party.
- The first representative was Angie Bray.
- Then, Kit Malthouse took over in 2008.
- After him, Tony Devenish became the representative in 2016. He was also a local councillor for many years.
In the most recent election in 2024, something new happened! James Small-Edwards from the Labour Party was elected. This was the first time a Labour candidate won the seat for West Central.
Who Has Represented West Central?
Here's a quick look at the people who have represented West Central in the London Assembly:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 2000 | Angie Bray | Conservative | |
| 2008 | Kit Malthouse | Conservative | |
| 2016 | Tony Devenish | Conservative | |
| 2024 | James Small-Edwards | Labour | |
How West Central Votes for Mayor
When Londoners vote for the Mayor of London, people in West Central also cast their votes. For many years, the candidates who won the most votes in West Central for Mayor were from the Conservative Party. This changed in 2024, when the Labour candidate, Sadiq Khan, received the most votes in West Central.
Here are the candidates who got the most votes in West Central during past Mayoral elections:
| Year | Member | Party | |
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| 2000 | Steven Norris | Conservative | |
| 2004 | Steven Norris | Conservative | |
| 2008 | Boris Johnson | Conservative | |
| 2012 | Boris Johnson | Conservative | |
| 2016 | Zac Goldsmith | Conservative | |
| 2021 | Shaun Bailey | Conservative | |
| 2024 | Sadiq Khan | Labour | |
West Central and UK Parliament Areas
The West Central London Assembly area is made up of several smaller areas that also choose Members of Parliament (MPs) for the UK Parliament. These are:
- Chelsea and Fulham (currently represented by a Conservative MP)
- Hammersmith (currently represented by a Labour MP)
- Kensington (currently represented by a Conservative MP)
- Westminster North (currently represented by a Labour MP)
- Cities of London and Westminster (currently represented by a Conservative MP)
