East Kilbride Central South (ward)
East Kilbride Central South is one of the 20 electoral wards of South Lanarkshire Council. Created in 2007, the ward elects three councillors using the single transferable vote electoral system and covers an area with a population of 16,985 people.
| East Kilbride Central South | |
|---|---|
| South Lanarkshire | |
Boundary of East Kilbride Central South in South Lanarkshire from 2007–2017. | |
| Population | 16,985 (2021) |
| Electorate | 12,012 (2022) |
| Major settlements | East Kilbride (part of) |
| Scottish Parliament constituency | East Kilbride |
| Scottish Parliament region | Central Scotland |
| UK Parliament constituency | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow |
| Current ward | |
| Created | 2007 |
| Number of councillors | 3 |
| Councillor | John Anderson (SNP) |
| Councillor | Gerry Convery (Labour) |
| Councillor | Elaine McDougall (SNP) |
| Created from | Duncanrig Hairmyres/Crosshouse Headhouse Heatheryknowe Westwoodhill |
The ward was a Labour stronghold from its creation until 2017 with the party holding two of the three seats. However, it has since become a Scottish National Party (SNP) stronghold with the party holding two of the three seats from 2017 to present.
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