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Shortstown Ward Facts
Shortstown is a ward in Bedford, East of England. The official ward code is E05014515, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Shortstown |
| Ward Code | E05014515 |
| Council Area | Bedford |
| County or Unitary Authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | North Bedfordshire |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Shortstown Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Shortstown is from 2023. Coombs, L., Gallagher, S. were recorded as elected, representing Liberal Democrats, Conservative.
Coombs, L.
Liberal Democrats
Coombs, L. was elected as councillor for Shortstown with 652 votes.
Gallagher, S.
Conservative
Gallagher, S. was elected as councillor for Shortstown with 605 votes. Gallagher, S. was elected as an incumbent in this election.
All Candidates Running in Shortstown
The candidate table shows the full 2023 ward contest for Shortstown, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 7 candidates from 4 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombs, L. | Liberal Democrats | 652 | 23.02% | Male | No | Elected |
| Gallagher, S. | Conservative | 605 | 21.36% | Female | Yes | Elected |
| Bowering, S. | Liberal Democrats | 529 | 18.68% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Holland, S. | Conservative | 419 | 14.8% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Akbor, A. | Labour Party | 253 | 8.93% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Nasir, M. | Labour Party | 204 | 7.2% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Baker, R. | Green | 170 | 6% | Male | No | Not Elected |
Shortstown Electorate Figures
Recorded figures for Shortstown in 2023. Electorate: 5,059. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 30.9%.
Electorate
5,059Ballots
Not availableTurnout
30.9%Invalid Votes
Not availableElection Data Available
Election data is available for Shortstown in 2023. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Shortstown Election History
E05014515 has 1 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Shortstown across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Coombs, L., Gallagher, S. | 2 | 30.9% | 5,059 | 1,680 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Shortstown have changed across 2023.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Shortstown, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05014515.
2023 Party Performance
Liberal Democrats recorded the highest party vote total in Shortstown in 2023, with 652 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Liberal Democrats
652No previous resultConservative
605No previous resultLabour
253No previous resultGreen
170No previous resultReform UK
0No previous resultIndependent
0No previous resultOther
0No previous resultPrevious Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Shortstown has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Shortstown in?
Shortstown is in the Bedford council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Shortstown in?
Shortstown is in the North Bedfordshire Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Shortstown?
The official ward code for Shortstown is E05014515.
Who won the latest election in Shortstown?
Coombs, L., Gallagher, S. were recorded as elected councillors for Shortstown in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Shortstown?
Coombs, L., Gallagher, S., Bowering, S., Holland, S., Akbor, A., Nasir, M., Baker, R. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Shortstown.
What was turnout in Shortstown?
The latest available election result for Shortstown records these figures. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 30.9%.
How did each party perform in Shortstown?
Liberal Democrats recorded the highest party vote total in Shortstown in 2023, with 652 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Shortstown?
5,059 people were registered to vote in Shortstown in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Shortstown?
Invalid vote data is not available for the latest recorded election in Shortstown.
