College (Preston ward)

College is an electoral ward and one of the districts of Preston. The population of the Ward as taken at the 2011 census was 3,578.[1] College is in the Fulwood area in northern Preston, Lancashire, England. The ward is based in the Sharoe Green area with the name being derived from the central placement of Preston College.

College
Location in the City of Preston district
College is located in Preston
College
College
Location in Preston
College is located in Lancashire
College
College
Location within Lancashire
Population3,578 (2011)
District
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
UK Parliament
Councillors
  • Bobby Cartwright – Conservative
  • Jill Truby – Conservative
List of places
UK
England
Lancashire
53°46′52″N 2°42′11″W / 53.781°N 2.703°W / 53.781; -2.703

The ward was split between the parliamentary constituencies of Ribble Valley and Preston. Following boundary changes in 2010, College became part of the new Wyre and Preston North constituency.

Two members of Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in first past the post elections each year, are returned from the ward.

The ward forms part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston Central North.

Current members

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Election Member Party
2007 Preston Council election Jill Truby Conservative
2010 Preston Council election Bobby Cartwright Conservative

Demographics

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From the 2001 census,[2] College had a population of 3,517 of which nearly 79% classed themselves as Christian.

Geography

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College ward is an L-shaped ward in the northern suburban fringes of the city of Preston. It has the B6242 Watling Street Road in its southern base bordering Moor Park. This is the traditional border between the former separate Preston and Fulwood districts. The A6 Garstang Road is its western border, whilst to the east and north are suburban and private housing.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – College 2011 Census Ward (1237324275)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  2. ^ Office for National Statistics