Springfield is a ward in the

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occupying much of

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and some of

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; the ward is part of the

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. The name is derived from Springfield Park.

Elections

The ward returns three councillors to the Borough Council, with elections every four years. At the last election on 6 May 2010, Michael Levy and Simche Steinberger (both

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candidates); and Margaret Gordon ( Labour Party) were returned. Turnout was 57%; with 3,993 votes cast.

Demography

In 2001, Springfield ward had a total population of 10,854. This compares with the average ward population within the borough of 10,674. The population at the 2011 Census was 12,371.

References

External links

London Borough of Hackney list of constituencies and councillors.

Conservative Party's borough site.Hackney Labour Party
{{Wards of Hackney Wards of the London Borough of Hackney 1965 establishments in England