Riversway

Riversway is an electoral ward in Preston, Lancashire, England. The ward is named for its location close to the River Ribble, and the historical links to the former Port of Preston. The ward can be split into three distinct areas; the former Docklands, now a shopping area and residential community, with new build apartments and housing overlooking the dock; Broadgate, the residential area built during the Industrial Revolution; and Christ Church, a community of traditional terraced housing.

Riversway
Location in the City of Preston district
Riversway Location in Preston Riversway Location within Lancashire
Population	6,351 (2011)
District	City of Preston
Ceremonial county	Lancashire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
UK Parliament	Preston
Councillors	Dave Wilson – Labour Bhikhu Patel – Labour Linda Crompton – Labour

A view from the docklands towards St Walburge's Church

Another view of the former docks

The ward contains the administrative headquarters of Lancashire County Council.

Riversway returns three members to Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in first past the post elections each year. The ward is currently represented by three Labour councillors.

The ward forms part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston City.

Current members

Election		Member	Party
	2007 Preston Council election	Bhikhu Patel	Labour
	2010 Preston Council election	Dave Wilson	Labour
	Preston Council by-election 2010	Linda Crompton	Labour

Demographics

From the 2001 census, Riversway ward had a population of 5,823. Of this figure, just over half (53.9) described themselves as Christian. With 11% and 10% respectively, the Hindu and Muslim populations are amongst the largest in the city; a Hindu temple is within the Broadgate area of the ward. Riversway had a population of 6351 in 2011.[1] Here is a 2011 ethnic breakdown of the ward.

Riversway Compared 2011	Riversway	City of Preston
White British	64.5%	75.7%
Other White	6.8%	3.5%
Asian	21.3%	15.5%
Black	1.9%	1.2%

Geography

The ward is in the southwest of the city, curving along the route of the Ribble from Broadgate to the docklands, where the river eventually meets the Fylde coast, and ultimately the Irish Sea. The ward features the terrace streets and student hostels along Fishergate Hill towards Preston railway station, the Royal Mail sorting office, and many shops and businesses along the docklands development. The Penwortham by-pass is in this ward, joining the campus of the University of Central Lancashire to traffic on the western side of the city.

Riversway is also the home of the Ribble Steam Railway and its own railway station.

See also

• Preston local elections

Sources

SI confirming the existence of Riversway

References

1. "Riversway - UK Census Data 2011". UK Census Data. Retrieved 8 November 2015.