Girvan and South Carrick (ward)

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The location of Girvan and South Carrick in South Ayrshire

Girvan and South Carrick is an electoral ward in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It elects 3 councillors to South Ayrshire Council. [1]

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Geography

It is based on the town of Girvan and the South Carrick area.

Elections

2022 South Ayrshire Council election

Girvan and South Carrick - 3 seats
PartyCandidateFPv%Count
1234567
Independent Alec Clark (incumbent)31.41,277      
SNP Peter Henderson (incumbent)24.81,0081,071     
Conservative Gavin Scott14.1573600 601 607 684 753 1,371
Conservative Linda Kane13.8563591 592 594 620 734  
Labour Aaron Gilpin8.8358398 410 423 508   
Independent Todor Joseph Radic5.6230286 296 321    
Alba Eileen Spence1.14751 61     
Electorate: 8,849  Valid: 4,056  Spoilt: 75  Quota: 1,015  Turnout: 46.7%  

    Source: [2] [3]

    2017 South Ayrshire Council election

    Girvan and South Carrick - 3 seats
    PartyCandidateFPv%Count
    123456
    Independent Alec Clark (incumbent)33.11,502     
    Conservative Ian Fitzsimmons26.71,211     
    SNP Peter Henderson19.3876919 921 933 1,012 1,285
    Independent Karen Clark-McCartney9.5429569 586 636 803  
    Labour Owen Martin9.4428485 497 515   
    Independent Gavin Scott1.985125 134    
    Electorate: 8,742  Valid: 4,531  Spoilt: 76  Quota: 1,133  Turnout: 52.3%  

      Source: [4] [5]

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      References

      1. "Local Government Election - 5 May 2022". South Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
      2. "Declaration of Results Report Ward 8 Girvan and South Carrick" (PDF). South Ayrshire Council. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
      3. "Candidate Votes Per Stage Report Ward 8 Girvan and South Carrick" (PDF). South Ayrshire Council. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
      4. "Declaration of Results Report Ward 8 Girvan and South Carrick" (PDF). South Ayrshire Council. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
      5. "Candidate Votes Per Stage Report Ward 8 Girvan and South Carrick" (PDF). South Ayrshire Council. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2024.