Festival Gardens (Liverpool ward)

Festival Gardens is a ward in the south of Liverpool, England. It is located within the Riverside parliamentary constituency and is part of the Liverpool City Council local government area. The ward is named after the former Liverpool International Garden Festival site, a major public park that significantly shapes the character of the area.

The ward encompasses a diverse range of residential areas, including housing developed after the Garden Festival. Its boundaries generally include the coastal area along the River Mersey, stretching inland to incorporate various residential streets and community facilities.

Key features of the Festival Gardens ward include the aforementioned Festival Gardens themselves, which offer extensive green spaces, gardens, and recreational facilities for residents and visitors. The area also includes residential housing, local shops, and transport links that connect it to the wider Liverpool area.

The ward is represented by three councillors on Liverpool City Council. Local elections determine the representation of political parties within the ward, impacting local policy and decision-making. The ward's demographics, socioeconomic characteristics, and local issues are considered by councillors when representing the interests of their constituents.