Ashton (ward)
Ashton (ward) | |
|---|---|
 Ashton ward within Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Progress with Unity | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | North West England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Metropolitan borough | Wigan |
| Created | May 2004 |
| Named for | Ashton-in-Makerfield |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unicameral |
| • Body | Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council |
| • Mayor of Wigan | Sue Greensmith (Labour) |
| • Councillor | Jenny Bullen (Labour) |
| • Councillor | Bill Clarke (Labour) |
| • Councillor | Anthony Sykes (Labour) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,008[1] |
Ashton is an electoral ward in Wigan, England. It forms part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Makerfield.
Councillors
The ward is represented by three councillors; Jenny Bullen (Lab),[2] Bill Clarke (Lab),[3] and Anthony Sykes (Lab)[4]
References
- ^ "Ward Level Mid-Year Population Estimates (Experimental Statistics) - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ Council, Wigan Metropolitan Borough (2007-05-09). "Councillor details - Councillor Jenny Bullen". Retrieved 2018-08-18.
- ^ Council, Wigan Metropolitan Borough (2007-05-09). "Councillor details - Councillor Bill Clarke". Retrieved 2018-08-18.
- ^ Council, Wigan Metropolitan Borough (2007-05-09). "Councillor details - Councillor Anthony John Sykes". Retrieved 2018-08-18.