Gospel Oak (ward)
| Gospel Oak | |
|---|---|
| Electoral ward for the Camden London Borough Council | |
 Gospel Oak ward boundaries since 2022 | |
| Borough | Camden |
| County | Greater London |
| Population | 11,616 (2021)[a] |
| Electorate | 8,788 (2022) |
| Area | 0.7828 square kilometres (0.3022 sq mi) |
| Current electoral ward | |
| Created | 1965 |
| Number of members |
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| Councillors |
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| GSS code | E05013658 (2022–present) |
Gospel Oak is a ward in the London Borough of Camden, in the United Kingdom. The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections. The ward was redrawn in May 1978 and May 2002. The ward will again be redrawn for the 2022 election, and parts of the Hampstead Town ward will be transferred to Gospel Oak.[1][2] In 2018, the ward had an electorate of 8,978.[3] The Boundary Commission projects the electorate to rise to 9,344 in 2025.[3]
It was represented by future MP Tessa Jowell (LAB) from 1974 to 1986, businessman John Mills (LAB) from 1990 to 2006, Camden Council Leader Raj Chada (LAB) from 2002 to 2006 and future MP Chris Philp (CON) from 2006 to 2010.
Camden council elections since 2022
[edit]There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 2022.
2022 election
[edit]The election took place on 5 May 2022.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Jenny Mulholland | 1,927 | 65.5 | ||
| Labour | Marcus Boyland | 1,880 | 63.9 | ||
| Labour | Larraine Revah | 1,860 | 63.2 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Margaret Jackson-Roberts | 492 | 16.7 | ||
| Conservative | Jah-Love Charles | 466 | 15.8 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Laura Noel | 460 | 15.6 | ||
| Conservative | Nigel Rumble | 449 | 15.3 | ||
| Conservative | Esmeralda Akpoke | 434 | 14.7 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | David Simmons | 354 | 12.0 | ||
| Independent | Chrislyn Pict | 89 | 3.0 | ||
| Turnout | 2,944 | 33.5 | |||
| Labour win (new boundaries) | |||||
| Labour win (new boundaries) | |||||
| Labour win (new boundaries) | |||||
2002–2022 Camden council elections
[edit]
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 2002. Councillors representing Gospel Oak increased from two to three.
2018 election
[edit]The election took place on 3 May 2018.[5]
2014 election
[edit]The election took place on 22 May 2014.[6]
2010 election
[edit]The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the United Kingdom general election.[7]
2006 election
[edit]The election took place on 4 May 2006.[8]
2002 election
[edit]The election took place on 2 May 2002.[9]
1978–2002 Camden council elections
[edit]There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 1978.
1998 election
[edit]The election took place on 7 May 1998.[10]
1994 election
[edit]The election took place on 5 May 1994.[11]
1990 election
[edit]The election took place on 3 May 1990.[12]
1986 election
[edit]The election took place on 8 May 1986.[13]
1982 election
[edit]The election took place on 6 May 1982.[14]
1978 election
[edit]The election took place on 4 May 1978.[15]
1971–1978 Camden council elections
[edit]There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 1971.
1974 election
[edit]The election took place on 2 May 1974.[16]
1971 election
[edit]The election took place on 13 May 1971.[17]
1964–1971 Camden council elections
[edit]| External image | |
|---|---|
 Gospel Oak ward boundaries from 1965 to 1971 |
1968 election
[edit]The election took place on 9 May 1968.[18]
1964 election
[edit]The election took place on 7 May 1964.[19]
Notes
[edit]- ^ 2021 Census data reported for 2022 ward boundaries
References
[edit]- ^ "Final recommendations published for Camden". LGBCE. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "The London Borough of Camden (Electoral Changes) Order 2020". gov.uk. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Camden summary" (PDF). LGBCE. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ Heywood, Joe; Loftus, Caitlin (March 2023). "London Borough Council Elections: May 2022" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Colombeau, Joseph (October 2018). "London Borough Council Elections: 3 May 2018" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Colombeau, Joseph (September 2014). "London Borough Council Elections: 22 May 2014" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Piggott, Gareth (March 2011). "London Borough Council Elections: 6 May 2010" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Minors, Michael; Grenham, Dennis (March 2007). "London Borough Council Elections: 4 May 2006" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Minors, Michael; Grenham, Dennis (2002). "London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 2002" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Minors, Michael; Grenham, Dennis (1998). "London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1998" (PDF). London Datastore. London Research Centre. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Minors, Michael; Grenham, Dennis (1994). "London Borough Council Elections: 5 May 1994" (PDF). London Datastore. London Research Centre. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Minors, Michael; Grenham, Dennis (1990). "London Borough Council Elections: 3 May 1990" (PDF). London Datastore. London Research Centre. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 8 May 1986" (PDF). London Datastore. London Residuary Body. August 1986. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 6 May 1982" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 29 July 1982. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 4 May 1978" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1978. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 1974" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1974. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 13 May 1971" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1971. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 9 May 1968" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. April 1969. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council. November 1964. Retrieved 7 July 2024.