Kingsbridge (electoral ward)
Kingsbridge (Welsh: Pontybrenin) was an electoral ward in the City and County of Swansea, Wales. It was part of the Llwchwr Town council area.
| Kingsbridge Ward | |
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| Area | 4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
| Population | 4,008 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 832/km2 (2,150/sq mi) |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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The Kingsbridge ward was bordered by the wards of Gowerton, Cockett and Penderry to the south; Gorseinon and Penllergaer to the north and Upper Loughor to the west.
The electoral ward consisted of some or all of the following areas: Kingsbridge, Garden Village and Stafford Common in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. Kingsbridge is a mainly rural ward but it also has a scattering of industrial areas.
For election purposes, Kingsbridge is broken down into the polling districts of Kingsbridge and Garden Village.
For the 2012 local council elections, the turnout was 36.25%. The results were:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Evans | Labour | 889 | Labour hold |
| Pat Griffiths | Independent | 285 |
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