WEOLEY

'Weoley' is a ward within the formal district of Northfield, Birmingham, England.
It is predominantly based upon the Weoley Castle area of Birmingham. Other communities within Weoley are Allens Cross, Weoley Hill, Middle Park, Spicelands Road and Stonebrook Way.
Weoley Castle Library serves the ward and Weoley Castle Museum is a visitor attraction within the ward. Weoley Castle Walkway is an area of recreation ground that is located mainly within Selly Oak and Quinton. The Lapal Canal is within the grounds and is maintained by the Lapal Canal Trust.

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Politics

Population

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Politics

The councillors elected to represent the ward on Birmingham City Council are Jan Drankwater (Labour), Peter-Douglas Osborne and Adrian Delaney, both Conservatives.
Weoley Ward has adopted a Ward Support Officer with the current holder of the title being Sarah Bakewell.

Population

The 2001 Population Census recorded that there were 21,623 people living in the ward with a population density of 4,504 people per km² compared with 3,649 people per km² for Birmingham. 9.8% (2,109) of the ward's population consists of ethnic minorities compared with 29.6% for Birmingham.

External links

★ Birmingham City Council: Weoley Ward