Fylde North was a parliamentary constituency in Lancashire, England, which returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
History The constituency was created for the 1950 general election, following the division of the former Fylde constituency into Fylde North and Fylde South. It primarily encompassed the northern parts of the Fylde borough and surrounding areas. Throughout its existence, it was considered a safe Conservative seat.
Due to the Third Periodical Review of constituencies by the Boundary Commission for England, Fylde North was abolished for the 1983 general election. Its territory was largely absorbed into a redrawn and unified Fylde constituency, which also incorporated areas from the former Fylde South constituency. Some minor boundary adjustments also saw parts transferred to the Lancashire West constituency.
Boundaries The constituency covered the northern portion of the Borough of Fylde, including the towns of Fleetwood and Thornton-Cleveleys, along with parts of the rural district of Fylde. Its geographical scope was predominantly coastal and rural, with a mix of light industry and tourism.
Members of Parliament
- 1950–1955: Sir Walter Fletcher (Conservative)
- 1955–1966: Sir Henry Ashton (Conservative)
- 1966–1983: Sir Harold Anthony Kenyon (Conservative)
Elections As a historically strong Conservative area, Fylde North consistently elected Conservative Members of Parliament during its existence, often with significant majorities. The political landscape of the constituency remained largely stable throughout the mid-20th century.