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Clifton Down
ward
Bristol City Council.
Ward boundaries since 2016.
CountyBristol
Population11,429[1]
Electorate7,695[2]
Current ward
Created2016 (2016)
CouncillorGeorge Calascione (Greens)
CouncillorSerena Ralston (Greens)
Created fromClifton East, Cotham
UK Parliament constituencyBristol Central

Clifton Down is one of the thirty-four electoral wards in the city of Bristol in the southwest of England, United Kingdom. It is represented by two members on Bristol City Council, which as of 2024 are George Calascione and Serena Ralston of the Green Party of England and Wales.[3]

Clifton Down ward was created in May 2016 following a boundary review. It incorporates areas that were previously part of Clifton East and Cotham wards. From 2016-2024, it was represented by Carla Denyer, who stood down to successfully campaign as Member of Parliament for the Bristol Central constituency.[4]

Area profile

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The ward covers the area between the Downs, Pembroke Road, Hampton Road and Queens Road, with Whiteladies Road running down the middle. The ward includes parts of the neighbourhoods of Clifton, Redland, and Cotham, although these are primarily in neighbouring council wards. Notable places in the Clifton Down ward include Clifton Down railway station, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Picture House, The Bristol Improv Theatre and Bristol Lido.

Clifton Down has a large number of students living in the area. Over 30% of the population is aged 20–24, significantly higher than the national average.[5]

For elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Clifton Down is part of the Bristol Central constituency.[6] Before the 2024 constituency boundary changes it was in Bristol West.

Local elections

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2024 election

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Clifton Down (2 seats)[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Green Serena Ralston 1,813 56.96 −3.30
Green George Calascione 1,705 53.57 +10.61
Labour Tristran Harris 903 28.37 +6.80
Labour Nick Smith 803 25.23 +9.19
Conservative Michael Abbott 294 9.24 −1.77
Conservative Harry Lucas 250 7.85 −1.88
Liberal Democrats Elizabeth Badman 186 5.84 −5.07
Liberal Democrats Merche Clark 166 5.22 −5.28
TUSC Suzanne Muna 78 2.45 +2.45
Turnout 3,183 41.36 −3.24
Green hold
Green hold

2021 election

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Clifton Down (2 seats)[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Green Carla Suzanne Denyer 2,458 60.26 +26.83
Green Tom Hathway 1,752 42.95 +16.29
Labour Elliott Jacob Callender 880 21.57 −4.83
Labour Teresa Ann Stratford 654 16.03 −4.37
Conservative Jude Fabio D'Alesio 449 11.01 −9.63
Liberal Democrats Merche Clark 445 10.91 −7.02
Liberal Democrats Laura Kirsten Barry 428 10.49 −5.65
Conservative Edward Alexander De'Mayene Gibson 397 9.73 −7.98
Turnout 4,079 46.09 −1.40
Green hold
Green hold

2016 election

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Clifton Down (2 seats)[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Green Carla Denyer 1,255 33.43
Green Clive Stevens 1,001 26.66
Labour Philip Jardine 991 26.40
Conservative Sarah Cleave 775 20.64
Labour Satnam Singh* 766 20.40
Liberal Democrats Tom Stubbs 673 17.93
Conservative Steve Smith 665 17.71
Liberal Democrats Joshua Warwick-Smith 606 16.14
Independent Dawn Parry 273 7.27
Turnout 3,754 47.49
Green win (new seat)
Green win (new seat)

*On 22 April 2016, it was announced that Satnam Singh had been suspended from the Labour Party for failing to disclose prior convictions for selling illegal tobacco and drugs. As the nominations process had already been completed, it was too late for Labour to nominate a new candidate or withdraw Mr Singh from the ballot.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2021 Census Area Profile: Clifton Down Ward". Office for National Statistics.
  2. ^ "Clifton Down Ward 2024". Bristol City Council.
  3. ^ "Find Councillor - Results by ward: Clifton Down". Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  4. ^ Postans, Adam (30 April 2024). "NEW FACES, OLD FACES AND SWITCHED ALLEGIANCES". Bristol 24/7.
  5. ^ "Clifton Down Statistical Ward Profile 2019". Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  6. ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". legislation.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Clifton Down Ward 2024". Bristol City Council.
  8. ^ "Local councillor elections 2021: turnout and results". Bristol City Council.
  9. ^ "Local election May 2016 turnout and results". Bristol City Council.
  10. ^ "Election candidate suspended for fake viagra & tobacco conviction". ITV News. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
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