Redlands is an electoral ward of the

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, in the

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county of

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. It is situated to the south-east of the town centre, and is bordered by

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, Park,

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and Katesgrove wards. As with all wards, apart from smaller Mapledurham, it elects three councillors to

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. Elections since 2004 are held by thirds, with elections in three years out of four. Between 2010 and 2018 a Labour Party or

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candidate won every election, namely in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. In 2019

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candidate won the seat of Jan Gavin (Lab) who stood down. These

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s are currently, in order of election: David McElroy (Green), Jamie Whitham (Green) and David Absolom (Lab).

References

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