Denton North East (ward)
Denton North East is a ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It is one of the electoral divisions that make up the borough council. The ward is located in the eastern part of Denton, a town situated approximately six miles east of Manchester city centre.
As an electoral ward, Denton North East is represented by councillors who are elected by local residents to serve on Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. These councillors are responsible for representing the interests of the ward's residents and for contributing to the overall governance and policy-making of the council. Key areas of responsibility for councillors include local services, planning, housing, education, and social care.
The boundaries of Denton North East ward are defined by geographic features and streets within the town. Information on the exact boundary lines is typically available from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's website or electoral maps.
The demographic composition of Denton North East, like other wards, is likely to be a factor in local election outcomes and council policy decisions. Statistics about population size, age distribution, employment, and other socio-economic indicators are often collected and made publicly available by the council or through national census data.
The ward system in Tameside, and across England, provides a framework for local government representation and accountability. Changes to ward boundaries and the number of councillors representing each ward can occur periodically as a result of reviews conducted by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. These reviews aim to ensure fair and effective representation of local communities.