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Larkhall (Lambeth ward)

Larkhall (Lambeth ward)

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Larkhall was a ward in the London Borough of Lambeth, from 1965 to 2022.

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It was represented locally by Labour councillors Andy Wilson, Tina Valcarcel and Tim Windle. Prior to her entry to Parliament, it was represented by Marsha de Cordova MP. It was one of eight wards in the Vauxhall constituency represented at national level by Florence Eshalomi MP.

Ward profile

Larkhall was sandwiched between Clapham and Stockwell and most residents perceive themselves to be living in either Clapham or Stockwell. Three main roads run through the ward from north to south - Landor Road in the east, Clapham Road in the centre, and Wandsworth Road in the west. The ward was named Larkhall because Larkhall Rise, then Larkhall Lane ran through the middle of it.

Larkhall contained four schools: Larkhall Infants and Junior School, St Andrew's School, Lansdowne School and Griffin primary school. There is a police station on the corner of Union Grove and Smedley Street, and Lambeth Hospital is on Landor Road.

The main Lambeth Housing estates are Fenwick, Springfield, Larkhall, Clapham Road, Patmore and Gaskell Street. Stockwell Gardens and the three imposing towers of Grantham Road are run by Hyde Southbank housing association.

Population

The 2001 Census showed that Larkhall has a population of approximately 14,000 people, with 10,000 registered electors. A large proportion of its population was born outside of the EU. There are a large proportion of young adults aged between 16 and 24, with a high level of economic activity. Larkhall has a high rate of people aged 0–15 with long-term limiting illness. Larkhall has a high proportion of older people not living alone, and not in a couple. There was a large increase in private renting between 1991 and 2001.

2002–2022 Lambeth council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Lambeth in 2002.

2018 election

The election took place on 3 May 2018.[1]

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2014 election

The election took place on 22 May 2014.[2]

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2010 election

2006 election

2002 election

1978–2002 Lambeth council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Lambeth in 1978.

1998 election

1994 election

1990 election

1986 election

1982 election

1978 election

1964–1978 Lambeth council elections

1974 election

1971 election

1968 election

1964 election

The election took place on 7 May 1964.[3]

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References

  1. Colombeau, Joseph (October 2018). "London Borough Council Elections: 3 May 2018" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  2. Colombeau, Joseph (September 2014). "London Borough Council Elections: 22 May 2014" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. "London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council. November 1964. Retrieved 13 October 2023.

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