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{{Short description|Electoral ward in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales}}
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[[File:Electoral wards in the town of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.jpg|thumb|260px|Electoral wards of Barry, with Castleland in the southeast]]
[[File:Electoral wards in the town of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.jpg|thumb|260px|Electoral wards of Barry, with Castleland in the southeast]]
'''Castleland''' is an [[electoral ward]] in [[Barry, Vale of Glamorgan|Barry]], [[Vale of Glamorgan]], [[Wales]]. It elects two county councillors to the [[Vale of Glamorgan Council]].
'''Castleland''' is an [[electoral ward]] in [[Barry, Vale of Glamorgan|Barry]], [[Vale of Glamorgan]], [[Wales]]. It elects two county councillors to the [[Vale of Glamorgan Council]].


==Description==
==Description==
The Castleland ward covered an area of Barry southeast of the town centre including a large part of [[Barry Docks]]. Two county councillors were elected from the ward to the [[Vale of Glamorgan Council]] and two town councillors to [[Barry Town Council]].<ref>[http://www.barrytowncouncil.gov.uk/biographies.php?Action=Biographies Local Councillors], Barry Town Council. Retrieved 10 May 2018.</ref>
The Castleland ward covered an area of Barry southeast of the town centre including a large part of [[Barry Docks]]. Two county councillors were elected from the ward to the [[Vale of Glamorgan Council]] and two town councillors to [[Barry Town Council]].<ref>[http://www.barrytowncouncil.gov.uk/biographies.php?Action=Biographies Local Councillors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714221921/http://www.barrytowncouncil.gov.uk/biographies.php?Action=Biographies |date=2018-07-14 }}, Barry Town Council. Retrieved 10 May 2018.</ref>


According to the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]] the population of the ward was 4,852.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/castleland-w05000635#sthash.7ltnZCc0.dpbs|title=Castleland - Key Stats |website=UKcensusdata.com|accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref>
According to the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]] the population of the ward was 4,852.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/castleland-w05000635#sthash.7ltnZCc0.dpbs|title=Castleland - Key Stats |website=UKcensusdata.com|accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref>
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==Election results==
==Election results==
At the 1995 and 1999 county elections Castleland elected two [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] councillors. In 2004 the seats were taken by [[Plaid Cymru]],<ref name=electionscentre>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vale-of-Glamorgan-1995-2012.pdf |title=Vale of Glamorgan Council Election Results 1995-2012 |publisher=The Elections Centre |accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref> though in May 2008 Castlelands went against the trend of the rest of the county when Labour regained the two seats.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=918&headline=Castleland%20ward%20bucks%20trend%20away%20from%20Labour&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2008 |title=Castleland ward bucks trend away from Labour |work=The Cowbridge Gem |date=9 May 2008 |accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref>
At the 1995 and 1999 county elections Castleland elected two [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] councillors. In 2004 the seats were taken by [[Plaid Cymru]],<ref name=electionscentre>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vale-of-Glamorgan-1995-2012.pdf |title=Vale of Glamorgan Council Election Results 1995-2012 |publisher=The Elections Centre |accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref> though [[2008 Vale of Glamorgan Council election|in May 2008]] Castleland went against the trend of the rest of the county when Labour regained the two seats.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=918&headline=Castleland%20ward%20bucks%20trend%20away%20from%20Labour&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2008 |title=Castleland ward bucks trend away from Labour |work=The Cowbridge Gem |date=9 May 2008 |accessdate=10 May 2018 }}</ref> Labour held both seats at the [[2012 Vale of Glamorgan Council election|May 2012]] county council elections and Plaid Cymru gained one back in [[2017 Vale of Glamorgan Council election|May 2017]].

{{Election box begin | title=[[2017 Vale of Glamorgan Council election]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Our%20Council/Council/Elections/LGE-2017-Results-County/CASTLELAND.pdf |title=Castleland - Declaration Of Results Of Poll (2017)|publisher=Vale of Glamorgan Council |date=5 May 2017 |accessdate=11 May 2018 }}</ref>}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|
|party = Welsh Labour
|candidate = Pamela Drake *
|votes = 480
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|
|party = Plaid Cymru
|candidate = Millie Collins
|votes = 453
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Plaid Cymru
|candidate = Barry Shaw
|votes = 450
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Welsh Labour
|candidate = Helen Payne
|votes = 411
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Conservative Party (UK)
|candidate = Peter Woodford
|votes = 163
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Green Party (UK)
|candidate = Derek Cozens
|votes = 139
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Conservative Party (UK)
|candidate = Jane Burrows
|votes = 135
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Pirate Party UK
|candidate = Jebediah Hedges
|votes = 35
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|percentage =
|votes =
|change =
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{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Labour Party (UK)
|swing =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Plaid Cymru
|loser = Labour Party (UK)
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

==See also==
* [[Baruc (electoral ward)]]
* [[Cadoc (electoral ward)]]
* [[Court (Barry electoral ward)]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Barry, Vale of Glamorgan]]

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[[Category:Vale of Glamorgan electoral wards‎]]

Latest revision as of 08:20, 19 June 2024

Electoral wards of Barry, with Castleland in the southeast

Castleland is an electoral ward in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It elects two county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Description

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The Castleland ward covered an area of Barry southeast of the town centre including a large part of Barry Docks. Two county councillors were elected from the ward to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and two town councillors to Barry Town Council.[1]

According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 4,852.[2]

In 2009 the ward was designated as a renewal zone, earmarked for improvements to housing and public spaces.[3]

Election results

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At the 1995 and 1999 county elections Castleland elected two Labour Party councillors. In 2004 the seats were taken by Plaid Cymru,[4] though in May 2008 Castleland went against the trend of the rest of the county when Labour regained the two seats.[5] Labour held both seats at the May 2012 county council elections and Plaid Cymru gained one back in May 2017.

2017 Vale of Glamorgan Council election[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Pamela Drake * 480
Plaid Cymru Millie Collins 453
Plaid Cymru Barry Shaw 450
Labour Helen Payne 411
Conservative Peter Woodford 163
Green Derek Cozens 139
Conservative Jane Burrows 135
Pirate Jebediah Hedges 35
Turnout
Labour hold Swing
Plaid Cymru gain from Labour Swing

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Local Councillors Archived 2018-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, Barry Town Council. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Castleland - Key Stats". UKcensusdata.com. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Barry's Castleland Ward is declared a "Renewal Area"". Barry & District News. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Vale of Glamorgan Council Election Results 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Castleland ward bucks trend away from Labour". The Cowbridge Gem. 9 May 2008. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Castleland - Declaration Of Results Of Poll (2017)" (PDF). Vale of Glamorgan Council. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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