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| Map of Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Demographics: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Housing: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Economy: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Green Spaces: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Green Map: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Politics: Perry Barr Council Ward |
| Perry Barr Council Ward |
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The Perry Barr council ward is in north-west Birmingham, roughly
three miles from the city centre. It is flanked by the
Aston ward, the
Kingstanding ward,
the Nechells ward, the
Oscott ward, the
Stockland Green ward,
the Handsworth Wood
ward, the
Lozells
& East Handsworth ward and the Metropolitan Borough of
Sandwell. The Perry Barr ward contains the areas of Perry Barr, Witton and parts of Perry Beeches and Hamstead. |
| Map of Perry Barr Ward |
| Demographics: Perry Barr Ward |
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There are approximately 25,000 people resident in the Perry Barr ward. The population density is 29 persons per hectare compared to an average of 36.5 for Birmingham as a whole. The average age is 38 compared to 36 for the city as a whole. The white British population accounts for around 62% of all residents. Approximately 17% of the population is of Asian origin with roughly 8% from India, 5.5% from Pakistan and 1.5% from Bangladesh. Around 9% of the population is black, including 7.5% of Afro-Caribbean descent. 8.5% of residents are white non-British (including Irish), 2.5% are of mixed background, and 1% are of Chinese origin or belong to some other ethnic group. These estimates may differ from official census data which is now several years out of date and which was collated in respect of different ward boundaries. |
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| Housing: Perry Barr Ward |
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The housing at Witton on the south side of the
ward mainly consists of pre-1919 terraces with some larger
semi-detached homes. The area around the River Tame,
particularly Brookvale Road, is prone to flooding. Some terraces
are particularly close to industrial zones. Perry Beeches on the north side of the ward was first developed in the 1930's. The housing here mainly consists of interwar terraces and semi-detached pairs arranged in neat avenues and crescents: a pattern repeated in Perry Barr itself. The rate of owner occupation is around 81%. Roughly 7% of homes are rented from private landlords and 11% from the local authority or housing associations. |
| Economy: Perry Barr Ward |
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The workless rate (economically inactive of working age) in the
Perry Barr ward is roughly 12% compared to an average of 20.2%
for Birmingham as a whole. 7% of the ward is amongst the 5% most deprived areas in England; 7% is amongst the 10% most deprived areas in England; and 13% is amongst the 20% most deprived areas in England (how is deprivation measured?). The major employers are Birmingham City University (around 3500 jobs), Emhart Technolgies (manufacturer of rivets & bolts = 400), Travel West Midlands (400), Asda (400), AAH Pharmaceuticals (wholesalers = 350); and Dana Spicer Axles (manufacturer of automotive systems = 400), West Midlands Motorway Police (220), IMI Components (manufacturer of high precision components = 200). These figures are estimates only. |
| Green Spaces: Perry Barr Ward |
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Open spaces in the Perry Barr ward include: Perry Park, Perry Hall Playing Fields, Holford Drive Playing Fields, Beeches Bowling Green, Booths Farm Recreation Ground, Old Walsall Road Recreation Ground, Trehurst Avenue Park, Holford Farm Allotments, Thornbridge Allotments, Walsall Road Allotments and Witton Lane Gardens. |
| Green Map: Perry Barr Ward |
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Green = green spaces; Brown = industrial/trading estates; Purple = Commercial/retail areas |
| Politics: Perry Barr Ward |
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Perry Barr is one of forty wards in Birmingham that each elect
three councillors. It is is currently represented by
Karen
Hamilton (Liberal Democrat),
Ray Hassall (Liberal Democrat), and
John Hunt (Liberal Democrat). The Perry Barr ward forms part of the Perry Barr constituency. |
| Councillor Karen Hamilton |
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Karen Hamilton (Liberal Democrat) has represented Perry Barr since
June 2004; her current mandate will expire in 2014. She is Chairman of the Children and Education Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Vulnerable Children Committee and also sits on the Perry Barr Ward Committee, the Perry Barr Constituency Committee and the Coordinating Committee. |
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c/o Council House B1 1BB - 0121 507 1047 Karen Hamilton Website - Councillors Birmingham - Brum City Council |
| Councillor Ray Hassall |
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Ray Hassall (Liberal Democrat) has represented Perry Barr since May
1990; his current
mandate will expire in 2012. He sits on the Perry Barr Ward Committee, the Perry Barr Constituency Committee and the Public Protection Committee. |
| c/o Council House B1 1BB - 0121 303 4204 |
| Councillor John Hunt |
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John Hunt (Liberal Democrat) has represented Perry Barr since May
2003; his current mandate will expire in 2015. He sits on the Perry Barr Ward Committee and the Perry Barr Constituency Committee. |
| 52 Perry Avenue B42 2NE - 0121 240 9689 |
| Election Results 5th May 2011 |
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Jon Hunt (Liberal Democrats) 2795, Brian Rhoden (Labour) 2457,
Derek Johnson (Conservative) 725. Liberal Democrat Hold with a majority of 338 and 46.37% of votes cast; 17,061 voters were registered; the turnout was 35.33%. |
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