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Central
Aerial photo of central Bristol, including much of Central war
Central is located in Bristol
Central
Central
Location within Bristol
Population20,700 [1]
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBRISTOL
Postcode districtBS1
Dialling code0117
PoliceAvon and Somerset
FireAvon
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
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51°27′21″N 2°35′46″W / 51.45583°N 2.59611°W / 51.45583; -2.59611

Central is one of the thirty-four council wards in the city of Bristol in the Southwest of England, United Kingdom.

Centre

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The ward covers part of the Centre, between Jacob's Wells Road and Park Street, as well as parts of Hotwells and Cliftonwood as well as Spike Island.

Hotwells and Harbourside has a large number of young people living in the area. Over 25% of the population is aged 16–24, significantly higher than the national average.[1] People aged 25-39 also make a substantial part of the population, at over 35%.[1]

Notable places in the Hotwells and Harbourside ward include College Green, Bristol Cathedral, Bristol City Hall, Brandon Hill, Cabot Tower and the Cumberland Basin.[2]

Politics

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Central ward was created in May 2016 following a boundary review. It incorporates part of the areas formerly part of the Cabot ward. It is represented by two councillors on Bristol City Council. Currently, they are Kye Daniel Dudd and Paul Hinton Smith, both members of the Labour Party.[3]

Hotwells and Harbourside is part of the parliamentary constituency of Bristol West.[4] Since 2015 the Member of Parliament is Thangam Debbonaire, a Labour Party member.[5]


2016 election

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Central (2 seats)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Kye Daniel Dudd 1,051 40.38
Labour Paul Hinton Smith 849 32.62
Green Ani Stafford-Townsend 842 32.35

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Central Statistical Ward Profile 2020".
  2. ^ "Hotwells & Harbourside Ward - Current Arrangements" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Councillor Mark Wright". Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  4. ^ "BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND: Fifth Periodical Report" (PDF).
  5. ^ "MPs representing Bristol West".

Category:Wards of Bristol


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