Torpoint West (electoral division)

Last updated

Torpoint West
Former ward
Cornwall Council.
Torpoint West electoral division map 2013.svg
Boundary of Torpoint West in Cornwall from 2013-2021.
County Cornwall
2013  ( 2013 )2021  ( 2021 )
Number of councillorsOne
Replaced by Torpoint
Created fromTorpoint West
2009  ( 2009 )2013  ( 2013 )
Number of councillorsOne
Replaced byTorpoint West
Created fromCouncil created

Torpoint West (Cornish: Penntorr West) [1] was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Torpoint.

Contents

Councillors

ElectionMemberParty
2009 Mike Pearn Conservative
2013
2017 John Crago
2021 Seat abolished

Extent

Torpoint West covers the west of the town of Torpoint, including the grounds of Torpoint Community College and HMS Raleigh. [2] The division was slightly affected by boundary changes at the 2013 election. From 2009 to 2013, the division covered 295 hectares in total; after redistricting, it covered 297 hectares. [2] [3]

Election results

2017 election

2017 election: Torpoint West [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative John Crago 464 41.5
Independent Mike Pearn28925.8
Liberal Democrats Paul Goodall23521.0
UKIP Rob White12911.5
Majority17515.7
Rejected ballots10.1
Turnout 111837.5
Conservative hold Swing

    2013 election

    2013 election: Torpoint West [5]
    PartyCandidateVotes%±%
    Conservative Mike Pearn 649 81.1
    Liberal Democrats Adam Killeya13016.3
    Majority51964.9
    Rejected ballots212.6
    Turnout 80025.6
    Conservative hold Swing

    2009 election

    2009 election: Torpoint West [6]
    PartyCandidateVotes%±%
    Conservative Mike Pearn 576 63.0
    Liberal Democrats Eric Parkin33536.7
    Majority24126.4
    Rejected ballots30.3
    Turnout 91428.4
    Conservative win (new seat)

    Related Research Articles

    Lelant and Carbis Bay (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Lelant and Carbis Bay was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by St Ives East, Lelant and Carbis Bay.

    St Austell Poltair (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    St Austell Poltair was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by St Austell Poltair and Mount Charles.

    Newlyn and Mousehole (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Newlyn and Mousehole was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Mousehole, Newlyn and St Buryan.

    Hayle North (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Hayle North was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Gwinear-Gwithian and Hayle East and Hayle West.

    Mevagissey (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Mevagissey was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Mevagissey and St Austell Bay, St Goran, Tregony and the Roseland, and St Mewan and Grampound.

    Falmouth Boslowick (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Falmouth Boslowick is an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and returns one member to sit on Cornwall Council. The current Councillor is Alan Jewell, a Conservative. The current division is distinct from those of the same name used from 2009 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2021, after boundary changes at the 2013 and 2021 local elections.

    Stokeclimsland (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Stokeclimsland was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Altarnun and Stoke Climsland.

    Callington was any of various wards and electoral divisions of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

    Gulval and Heamoor (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Gulval and Heamoor was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval and Heamoor.

    Torpoint East (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Torpoint East was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Torpoint.

    Altarnun (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Altarnun was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 to 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Altarnun and Stoke Climsland.

    Penryn West (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Penryn West is an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and returns one member to sit on Cornwall Council. The current Councillor is Mary May, an Independent and the vice-chairman of the council.

    Illogan (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Illogan was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Illogan and Portreath.

    St Agnes (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    St Agnes is an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and returns one member to sit on Cornwall Council. The current Councillor is Pete Mitchell, a Liberal Democrat.

    Falmouth Trescobeas (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Falmouth Trescobeas was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2013 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Falmouth Trescobeas and Budock.

    Bugle (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Bugle was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being divided between the new divisions of Roche and Bugle, Lostwithiel and Lanreath, and Penwithick and Boscoppa.

    Helston North (electoral division) Electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Helston North is an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and returns one member to sit on Cornwall Council. The current Councillor is Mike Thomas, an Independent.

    Roche (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Roche was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council between 2009 and 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Roche and Bugle.

    Wadebridge East (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Wadebridge East was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council from 2009 to 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Wadebridge East and St Minver.

    Wadebridge West (electoral division) Former electoral division of Cornwall in the UK

    Wadebridge West was an electoral division of Cornwall in the United Kingdom which returned one member to sit on Cornwall Council from 2009 to 2021. It was abolished at the 2021 local elections, being succeeded by Wadebridge West and St Mabyn.

    References

    1. "Henwyn Tyller A-Z". Akademi Kernewek . Retrieved 24 April 2021.
    2. 1 2 "E05 Electoral Ward/Division Torpoint West E05009273". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 24 April 2021.
    3. "E05 Electoral Ward/Division Torpoint West E05008312". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 8 December 2021.
    4. "Election results for Torpoint West Cornwall Council elections - Thursday, 4th May, 2017". Cornwall Council . Retrieved 24 April 2021.
    5. "Election results for Torpoint West Cornwall Council elections - Thursday, 2nd May, 2013". Cornwall Council . Retrieved 24 April 2021.
    6. "Election results for Torpoint West Cornwall Council elections - Thursday, 4th June, 2009". Cornwall Council . Retrieved 24 April 2021.