Gospel Oak (ward) explained

Official Name:Gospel Oak
Settlement Type:Electoral ward
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United Kingdom
Subdivision Type1:Constituent country
Subdivision Name1:England
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:London
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Greater London
Subdivision Type4:London borough
Subdivision Name4:Camden
Established Title:Created
Established Date:1 April 1965
Named For:Gospel Oak

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.

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

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 2022.

2022 election

The election took place on 5 May 2022.[4]

2002–2022 Camden council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 2002. Councillors representing Gospel Oak increased from two to three.

2018 election

The election took place on 3 May 2018.[5]

2014 election

The election took place on 22 May 2014.[6]

2010 election

The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the United Kingdom general election.[7]

2006 election

The election took place on 4 May 2006.[8]

2002 election

The election took place on 2 May 2002.[9]

1978–2002 Camden council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 1978.

1998 election

The election took place on 7 May 1998.[10]

1994 election

The election took place on 5 May 1994.[11]

1990 election

The election took place on 3 May 1990.[12]

1986 election

The election took place on 8 May 1986.[13]

1982 election

The election took place on 6 May 1982.[14]

1978 election

The election took place on 4 May 1978.[15]

1971–1978 Camden council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Camden in 1971.

1974 election

The election took place on 2 May 1974.[16]

1971 election

The election took place on 13 May 1971.[17]

1964–1971 Camden council elections

1968 election

The election took place on 9 May 1968.[18]

1964 election

The election took place on 7 May 1964.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Final recommendations published for Camden. 4 February 2020. 29 September 2021. LGBCE.
  2. Web site: The London Borough of Camden (Electoral Changes) Order 2020. 12 October 2020. 29 September 2021. gov.uk.
  3. Web site: Camden summary . 9 February 2023 . . 9 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209193258/http://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/lgbce/Reviews/Greater%20London/Camden/Final%20Recs/Camden%20summary.pdf . dead .
  4. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: May 2022 . Joe . Heywood . Caitlin . Loftus . London Datastore . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024 . March 2023.
  5. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 3 May 2018 . Joseph . Colombeau . London Datastore . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024. October 2018.
  6. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 22 May 2014 . Joseph . Colombeau . London Datastore . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024 . September 2014.
  7. Web site: Piggott . Gareth . London Borough Council Elections: 6 May 2010 . London Datastore . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024 . March 2011 .
  8. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 4 May 2006 . London Datastore . March 2007 . Michael . Minors . Dennis . Grenham . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024 .
  9. Web site: Minors . Michael . Grenham . Dennis . London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 2002 . London Datastore . Greater London Authority . 7 July 2024 . 2002 .
  10. Web site: Minors . Michael . Grenham . Dennis . London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1998 . London Datastore . London Research Centre . 7 July 2024 . 1998 .
  11. Web site: Minors . Michael . Grenham . Dennis . London Borough Council Elections: 5 May 1994 . London Datastore . London Research Centre . 7 July 2024 . 1994 .
  12. Web site: Minors . Michael . Grenham . Dennis . London Borough Council Elections: 3 May 1990 . London Datastore . London Research Centre . 7 July 2024 . 1990.
  13. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 8 May 1986 . London Datastore . London Residuary Body . 7 July 2024 . August 1986 .
  14. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 6 May 1982 . London Datastore . Greater London Council . 7 July 2024 . 29 July 1982 .
  15. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 4 May 1978 . London Datastore . Greater London Council . 7 July 2024. 1978.
  16. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 1974 . London Datastore . Greater London Council . 7 July 2024 . 1974 .
  17. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 13 May 1971 . London Datastore . Greater London Council . 7 July 2024. 1971.
  18. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 9 May 1968 . London Datastore . Greater London Council . 7 July 2024 . April 1969 .
  19. Web site: London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1964 . London Datastore . London County Council . 7 July 2024 . November 1964 .

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