Harborne (ward) explained

Official Name:Harborne
Type:Ward
Static Image Caption:Harborne Ward shown within Birmingham
Population:23,001
Population Ref:(2011)[1]
Map Type:West midlands
Country:England
Region:West Midlands
Coordinates:52.45°N -1.97°W
Os Grid Reference:SP020836
Post Town:BIRMINGHAM
Postcode Area:B
Postcode District:B17
Dial Code:0121
Constituency Westminster:Birmingham Edgbaston
Metropolitan Borough:Birmingham
Metropolitan County:West Midlands
Councillor1:Martin Brooks
Party1:Labour Party
Councillor2:Jayne Francis
Party2:Labour Party

Harborne ward is a local government district, one of 40 wards that make up Birmingham City Council. Harborne lies to the south west of Birmingham city centre. It has a slightly older age profile thanthe city average. The percentage of ethnic minority residents is below the city average.[2] Unemployment is below the city average.[3] The ward population at the 2011 census was 23,001.[4]

Politics

The Harborne ward is currently represented by two Labour and Co-operative Councillors; Jayne Francis (2016-)[5] and Martin Brooks (2022-).[6]

The ward of Harborne forms part of the Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston along with Bartley Green, Edgbaston (ward), and Quinton, which has been represented by Labour and Co-operative MP Preet Gill since 2017.

Election results

2010s

Source:[7]

1970s

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birmingham Ward population 2011. 14 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Birmingham Ward ethnic group 2011. 6 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Birmingham Ward last worked 2011. 6 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Birmingham Ward population 2011. 6 April 2017.
  5. Web site: Councillor Jayne Francis. Birmingham City Council. 6 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Councillor Martin Brooks OBE. Birmingham City Council. 22 January 2023.
  7. Web site: Elections Centre. University of Plymouth. Birmingham City Council Elections 1973-2012.