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Woolton (ward)

Woolton ward was an electoral division of Liverpool City Council between 1953 and 1973, and 1980 and 2023. It and was centred on the Woolton district of Liverpool.

Background

The ward was first formed in 1953. It was split up in 1973, reformed in 1980 and its boundaries were changed in 2004 before being dissolved in 2023.

1953 boundaries

Map of the 1953 boundaries of Woolton ward
1953 boundaries

The ward was formed from the former Little Woolton and Much Woolton wards.

The ward was part of the Liverpool Garston Parliamentary constituency.

1973 election

Following the Local Government Act 1972 the ward boundaries of the council were altered. The number of wards was reduced from 40 to 33 and the aldermanic system was abolished. Woolton was split into the Woolton East and Woolton West wards.[1]

1980 boundaries

Map of the 1980 boundaries of Woolton ward
1980 boundaries

A report of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England published in November 1978 set out proposals for changes to the wards of Liverpool City Council, maintaining the number of councillors at 99 representing 33 wards. Woolton ward was reestablished to be represented by three councillors.[2]

The report describes the boundaries of Woolton ward as "Commencing at a point where Allerton Road (northern carriageway) meets Menlove Avenue, thence northwestwards along said avenue to the southern boundary of Church Ward, thence northeastwards along said boundary and northwestwards along the eastern boundary of said ward to the southern boundary of Childwall Ward, thence southeastwards along said boundary and generally northeastwards, northwestwards and northeastwards along the southeastern boundary of said ward to the southwestern boundary of Valley Ward, thence southeastwards along said boundary and the southwestern boundary of Netherley Ward to the eastern boundary of the City, thence southwestwards and southwards along said boundary to a point opposite Manor Way, thence westwards to and along said Way to North Manor Way, thence northwards and generally southwestwards along said way to Manor Way thence southwestwarde along said way to Manor Road, thence northwestwards along said road and Speke Road to High Street (Northern carriageway), thence southwestwards along said street and Allerton Road (northern carriageway) to the point of commencement".[3]

The ward was part of the Liverpool Garston Parliamentary constituency.[4]

2004 boundaries

A map of the city of Liverpool showing 2004 council ward boundaries. Woolton ward is highlighted
2004 ward boundaries

A review by the Boundary Committee for England recommended that the council was formed of a reduced number of 90 members elected from 30 wards. Woolton ward was changed to gain small parts of the former Allerton and Church wards, and losing a small part to the new Allerton and Hunts Cross (ward).[5]

The ward boundaries follow the North Liverpool Extension Line, Out Lane, Kings Drive, Speke Road, School Lane, the southern boundary of Woolton Woods, Hillfoot Road, Menlove Avenue, Druid's Cross Road, Hornby Lane, Woolton Road, the southern boundary of Childwall Woods, Childwall Lane, the northern property line of Well Lane and Viewpark Close.[5]

Until 2010 the ward was part of the Liverpool Garston Parliamentary constituency[4] and from 2010 part of the Garston and Halewood Parliamentary constituency.

The population of the 2004 ward at the 2021 census was 13,126.[6]

2023 elections

Following a 2022 review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England which decided that the existing 30 wards each represented by three Councillors should be replaced by 64 wards represented by 85 councillors, the ward was split up into the new Calderstones, Gateacre, Much Woolton and Hunts Cross, Woolton Village wards.[7]

Councillors

  indicates seat up for re-election after boundary changes.

  indicates seat up for re-election.

  indicates change in affiliation.

  indicates seat up for re-election after casual vacancy.

Election results

Elections of the 2020s

Elections of the 2010s

Elections of the 2000s

Elections of the 1990s

Elections of the 1980s

Elections of the 1970s

Elections of the 1960s

Elections of the 1950s

• italics - Denotes the sitting Councillor.
•bold - Denotes the winning candidate.

Notes

  1. ^ After the boundary change of 2004 the whole of Liverpool City Council faced election. Three Councillors were returned.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ The County of Merseyside (Electoral Divisions and Wards) Order 1973
  2. ^ The City of Liverpool (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1979
  3. ^ "Report No.319" (PDF). Local Government Boundary Commission For England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2022.
  4. ^ a b Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1972). Boundaries of parliamentary constituencies 1885-1972. Chichester, Sussex: Political Reference Publications. ISBN 0-900178-09-4.
  5. ^ a b "Boundary Commission Report". 15 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Woolton (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  7. ^ "New electoral arrangements for Liverpool City Council Final Recommendations" (PDF). Local Government Boundary Commission for England. 1 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Liverpool City Council elections 1973-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre, University of Plymouth. 16 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Election results for Woolton, 6 May 2021". Liverpool City Council. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Election results for Woolton, 2 May 2019". Liverpool City Council. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Municipal Election results 2018, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Municipal Election results 2016, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Municipal Election results 2015, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Municipal Election results 2014, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Municipal Election results 2012, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Notice of Poll". Liverpool City Council.
  17. ^ "Municipal Election results 2008, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Municipal Election results 2007, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Municipal Election results 2006, Woolton". Liverpool City Council. 29 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Municipal Election results 2004" (PDF). Liverpool City Council.
  21. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 4 May 1972
  22. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1972-1973
  23. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1971
  24. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1971-1972
  25. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 8 May 1970
  26. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1970-1971
  27. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 9 May 1969
  28. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1969-1970
  29. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 10 May 1968
  30. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1968-1969
  31. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 12 May 1967
  32. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1967-1968
  33. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 13 May 1966
  34. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1966-1967
  35. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1965
  36. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1965-1966
  37. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 8 May 1964
  38. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1964-1965
  39. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 10 May 1963
  40. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1963-1964
  41. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 11 May 1962
  42. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1962-1963
  43. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 12 May 1961
  44. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1961-1962
  45. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 13 May 1960
  46. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1960-1961
  47. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 8 May 1959
  48. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1959-1960
  49. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 9 May 1958
  50. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1958-1959
  51. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 10 May 1957
  52. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1957-1958
  53. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 11 May 1956
  54. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1956-1957
  55. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 13 May 1955
  56. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1955-1956
  57. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1954
  58. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1954-1955
  59. ^ Liverpool Daily Post 8 May 1953
  60. ^ Liverpool City Council Proceedings of the Council 1953-1954

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