Linn (Ward 1) is one of the 23 wards of Glasgow City Council. There are 4 councillors for the area; as of 19 November 2022, it is represented by the Scottish National Party and Scottish Labour, who have two councillors each.
History In September 2022, Councillor Malcolm Cunning died. A by-election was called for 17 November.
Boundaries The southernmost ward of Glasgow, Linn includes the areas of Castlemilk, Croftfoot and Simshill, those parts of Cathcart, King's Park and Muirend that are south and east of the Cathcart Circle Lines, and the separate village of Carmunnock. The ward also contains Linn Park and the Cathkin Braes. The boundaries have remained unchanged since the creation of the ward in 2007.
Demographics According to the 2011 census, the ethnicity of the population is: Ethnicity Proportion White Scottish/British 90.59% White Irish 2.82% Other White 1.96% Mixed Ethnic Groups 0.23% Indian 0.48% Pakistani 2.03% Bangladeshi 0.02% Chinese 0.36% Other Asian 0.22% African 0.93% Caribbean or Black 0.17% Other Ethnic Group 0.18%
Councillors ElectionCouncillors2007David Ritchie(SNP)Sadie Docherty(Labour)John McKenzie(Labour)Margot Clark(Liberal Democrats)2012Glenn Elder(SNP)Malcolm Cunning(Labour)2017Margaret Morgan(SNP)Euan Blockley(Conservative)2022Paul McCabe(SNP)Catherine Vallis(Labour)2022John Carson(Labour)
Election results
2022 by-election A by-election was held on 17 November 2022 to replace Malcolm Cunning.
2022 election 2022 Glasgow City Council election
2017 election 2017 Glasgow City Council election
2012 election 2012 Glasgow City Council election
2007 election 2007 Glasgow City Council election
See also Wards of Glasgow
References
External links Listed Buildings in Linn Ward, Glasgow City at British Listed Buildings