Uplands (electoral Ward)

Uplands (electoral Ward)

Uplands is name of an electoral ward, a community and a suburb in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. The Uplands community does not have a community council.

The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Uplands, Brynmill, St. Helen's, Cwmgwyn, Ffynone, and The Lons. It is in the parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. The ward is bounded by Sketty to the west, Townhill to the north, Castle to the east, and Swansea Bay to the south.

For electoral purposes Uplands is divided into the polling districts of: WU Uplands North, WV1 Glanmor, WV2 Glanmor, WW, WX St. Helens, WY 2647 and WZ Uplands South.

Uplands returns four councillors to the local City and County of Swansea council. The current councillors elected in 2012, are: Nick Davies, John C. Bayliss, Neil Ronconi-Woollard and Pearleen Sangha, all of whom represent the Labour.

Read more about Uplands (electoral Ward):  2008 Local Council Elections

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