Blacko and Higherford is one of the 20 electoral wards that form the Parliamentary constituency of Pendle, Lancashire, England. The ward returns one councillor to represent the villages of Blacko and Higherford, as well as several surrounding hamlets, on Pendle Borough Council. As of the May 2011 Council election, Barrowford had an electorate of 1,480.[2]
| Blacko and Higherford | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Pendle | |
| Area | 8.67 km2 (3.35 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,800 (2011) [1] |
| • Density | 208/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| District | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| UK Parliament | |
| Councillors | Shelagh Derwent (Conservative) |
Demographics
editBlacko and Higherford has an older-than-average population compared to both Pendle and England, with a mean age of 44.6 years. The ward has an almost exclusively white populace, and 82.7 per cent of residents identify themselves as Christian.[3]
Election results
edit| Year elected | Councillor | Majority | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shelagh Derwent | 435 | 59.5 |
References
edit- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Blacko and Higherford 2011 Census Ward (1237324255)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Election results for Blacko and Higherford Ward". Pendle Borough Council. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ^ "Blacko and Higherford Ward Profile 2008 (PDF)". Pendle Borough Council. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.