Ashton (ward)
Ashton is an electoral ward in Wigan, England. It forms part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Makerfield.
Ashton (ward) | |
|---|---|
Electoral ward | |
 Ashton ward within Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): 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] |
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.
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