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2022 Ipswich Borough Council Election
Elections to Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) are currently taking place as of 5 May 2022. 17 seats will be contested – one in each of the 16 wards, plus an additional bye election in St John's Ward. The Conservatives failed to capitalise on any of the gains they had made in the previous year, and lost two seats to Labour. They made noticeable progress in traditionally strong Labour areas such Bridge, Gainsborough and Sprites, although failed to make gains. They lost Holywells and Stoke Park to Labour, which are traditionally stronger areas for the party. Labour, who increased their majority from 12 to 16, made two gains from the Conservatives but actually saw their vote share fall on 2018, when this round of seats were last fought. The Liberal Democrats saw their overall votes across the Borough remain static, but scored their best ever result in St Margaret’s ward, which is a stronghold for them. The Green Party made the most progress in terms of vote share but failed to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a List of political parties in the United Kingdom, political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of Social democracy, social democrats, Democratic socialism, democratic socialists and trade unionists. The Labour Party sits on the Centre-left politics, centre-left of the political spectrum. In all general elections since 1922 United Kingdom general election, 1922, Labour has been either the governing party or the Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition (United Kingdom), Official Opposition. There have been six Labour List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom, prime ministers and thirteen Labour Cabinet of the United Kingdom, ministries. The party holds the annual Labour Party Conference, at which party policy is formulated. The party was founded in 1900, having grown out of the Labour movement, trade union movement and History of the socialist movement in the United Kingdom, socialist List of political parties in the United Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushmere Ward, Ipswich
Rushmere Ward is a ward in the North East Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 004 by the Office of National Statistics An office is a space where an organization's employees perform administrative work in order to support and realize objects and goals of the organization. The word "office" may also denote a position within an organization with specific d .... It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Ward profile, 2008 Rushmere Ward is located on the north-eastern edge of Ipswich. In 2005 it had a population of about 8,000. The ward has a low proportion of 16-29 year olds and a high proportion of single person pensioner households. Councillors The following councillors were elected since the boundaries were changed in 2002. Names in brackets indicates that the councillor remained in office without re-election. References {{Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitton Ward, Ipswich
Whitton Ward is a ward in the North West Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council Ipswich Borough Council, founded in 1974 after the abolition of the County Borough of Ipswich, governs the non-metropolitan district of Ipswich in Suffolk. It is the second tier of a two-tier system, fulfilling functions such as refuse collectio .... It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 001 by the Office of National Statistics. It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Ward profile, 2008 Whitton Ward is located at the north western edge of Ipswich. In 2005 it had a population of almost 8,000. The area has more than the Ipswich average number of households with children. References {{Wards of Ipswich Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitehouse Ward, Ipswich
Whitehouse Ward is a ward in the North West Area of the town and district of Ipswich in the English county of Suffolk. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 003 by the Office for National Statistics. It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. History The area was developed as a council housing Public housing in the United Kingdom, also known as council estates, council housing, or social housing, provided the majority of rented accommodation until 2011 when the number of households in private rental housing surpassed the number in so ... in the 1950s and 60s. It has been extended by private housing development since the 1980s and now has a mix of housing. The White House itself, next to White House Park, was a substantial country house on the edge of the village – until it became absorbed into Ipswich as the town grew during the first half of the 20th century. It can be accessed from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westgate Ward, Ipswich
Westgate Ward is a ward in the central Area of Ipswich, Suffolk Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes ..., England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 006 by the Office of National Statistics. It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Ward profile, 2008 Westgate Ward is located to the north western of Ipswich town centre. In 2005 it had a population of a little over 8,400. At that time a relatively high proportion of the residents were adults living alone References {{DEFAULTSORT:Westgate Ward, Ipswich Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoke Park Ward, Ipswich
Stoke Park Ward is a ward in the South West Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 015 by the Office of National Statistics An office is a space where an organization's employees perform administrative work in order to support and realize objects and goals of the organization. The word "office" may also denote a position within an organization with specific d .... It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Ward profile, 2008 Stoke Park Ward is located to the south of central Ipswich. In 2005 it had a population of about 7,100. In many ways it is quite representative of Ipswich as a whole . References {{Wards of Ipswich Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Margaret's Ward, Ipswich
St Margaret's Ward is a ward in the Central Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 005 by the Office of National Statistics. It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Ipswich Borough Council Elections Ipswich Borough Council Elections in the 2020s Ipswich Borough Council Elections in the 2010s Ipswich Borough Council Elections in the 2000s Suffolk County Council Elections Notable buildings in St Margaret's Ward *Christchurch Mansion in Christchurch Park Christchurch Park is a historical area of rolling lawns, wooded areas, and delicately cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St John's Ward, Ipswich
St John's Ward is a ward in the North East Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 008 by the Office for National Statistics. It is composed of 6 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. Notable buildings in St John's Ward * St Clement's Hospital, Ipswich St Clement's Hospital was a mental health facility at Foxhall Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. History The hospital, which was designed by William Ribbans in the Italianate style using a single linear corridor layout, opened as the Ipswich Boro ..., a former mental hospital closed in 2002. References {{Wards of Ipswich Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sprites Ward, Ipswich
Sprites Ward is a ward in the South West Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 013 by the Office of National Statistics An office is a space where an organization's employees perform administrative work in order to support and realize objects and goals of the organization. The word "office" may also denote a position within an organization with specific d .... It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. References {{Wards of Ipswich Wards of Ipswich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priory Heath Ward, Ipswich
Priory Heath Ward is a ward in the South East Area of Ipswich, Suffolk Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes ..., England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 014 by the Office of National Statistics. It is composed of 6 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. The ward includes: * Racecourse * Ipswich Transport Museum * Ransomes Industrial Estate Councillors The following councillors were elected since the boundaries were changed in 2002. Names in brackets indicates that the councillor remained in office without re-election. Sarah Barker stood down as a councillor with immediate effect on 7th November 2022. If contested a bye election is due to take place on 15 December 2022. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ipswich Borough Council
Ipswich Borough Council, founded in 1974 after the abolition of the County Borough of Ipswich, governs the non-metropolitan district of Ipswich in Suffolk. It is the second tier of a two-tier system, fulfilling functions such as refuse collection, housing and planning, with Suffolk County Council providing county council services such as transport, education and social services. Politics Between 1979 and September 2004, Ipswich Borough Council was under Labour control. The town was then governed by a Conservative- Liberal Democrat coalition until May 2011 when it reverted to Labour. The borough is covered by two parliamentary constituencies: Ipswich, which covers about 75% and is represented by Conservative MP Tom Hunt, and Central Suffolk & North Ipswich, which covers the remaining 25% and is represented by Conservative MP Dan Poulter. Bid for unitary status In April 2006 the council initiated public discussions about the idea of turning the borough into a unitary authorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holywells Ward, Ipswich
Holywells Ward is a ward in the South East Area of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It returns three councillors to Ipswich Borough Council. It is designated Middle Layer Super Output Area Ipswich 011 by the Office of National Statistics. It is composed of 5 Lower Layer Super Output Areas. The ward includes: *Holywells Park * Part of Ipswich Waterfront The Ipswich Waterfront is a cultural and historically significant area surrounding the marina in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk. The modern dock was constructed in 1842 and the area was a functioning dock up until the 1970s. At the time of comple ... Councillors The following councillors were elected since the boundaries were changed in 2002. Names in brackets indicates that the councillor remained in office without re-election. Councillor Jan Parry, who was elected in May 2018, became Mayor of Ipswich in 2019. She continued until January 2021, when she resigned for unexplained reasons. Councillor Elizabeth Harsant led the Counc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
