Faughan (District Electoral Area)

Faughan is a District Electoral Area (DEA) in Northern Ireland. It is located within the Derry and Strabane District Council area. DEAs are used for local council elections, with a specified number of councillors elected from each DEA to represent the local population.

The Faughan DEA generally covers areas to the east and southeast of the city of Derry/Londonderry, encompassing a mix of rural and suburban communities. Its boundaries and specific constituent electoral wards are subject to periodic review and adjustment by the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner to ensure fair representation based on population changes.

Councillors elected from the Faughan DEA are responsible for representing the interests of residents within the area and participating in the decision-making processes of the Derry and Strabane District Council. This includes decisions related to local services, planning, environmental issues, and economic development.

Information about the specific electoral wards included within the Faughan DEA, as well as election results and councillor details, can be found on the Derry and Strabane District Council website and the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland website. These sources provide the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the composition and representation of the Faughan DEA.