# Clifton Down (ward)

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Clifton Down is one of the thirty-four electoral wards in the city of Bristol in the southwest of England, United Kingdom. It is represented by two members on Bristol City Council, which as of 2024 are George Calascione and Serena Ralston of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Clifton Down ward was created in May 2016 following a boundary review. It incorporates areas that were previously part of Clifton East and Cotham wards. From 2016-2024, it was represented by Carla Denyer, who stood down to successfully campaign as Member of Parliament for the Bristol Central constituency.

## Area profile

The ward covers the area between the Downs, Pembroke Road, Hampton Road and Queens Road, with Whiteladies Road running down the middle. The ward includes parts of the neighbourhoods of Clifton, Redland, and Cotham, although these are primarily in neighbouring council wards. Notable places in the Clifton Down ward include Clifton Down railway station, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Picture House, The Bristol Improv Theatre and Bristol Lido.
Clifton Down has a large number of students living in the area. Over 30% of the population is aged 20–24, significantly higher than the national average.
For elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Clifton Down is part of the Bristol Central constituency. Before the 2024 constituency boundary changes it was in Bristol West.

## Local elections
### 2024 election

Clifton Down (2 seats) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Green | Serena Ralston | 1,813 | 56.96 | −3.30 |
| | Green | George Calascione | 1,705 | 53.57 | +10.61 |
| | Labour | Tristran Harris | 903 | 28.37 | +6.80 |
| | Labour | Nick Smith | 803 | 25.23 | +9.19 |
| | Conservative | Michael Abbott | 294 | 9.24 | −1.77 |
| | Conservative | Harry Lucas | 250 | 7.85 | −1.88 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Elizabeth Badman | 186 | 5.84 | −5.07 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Merche Clark | 166 | 5.22 | −5.28 |
| | TUSC | Suzanne Muna | 78 | 2.45 | +2.45 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 3,183 | 41.36 | −3.24 |
| | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold |
| | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold |

### 2021 election

Clifton Down (2 seats) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Green | Carla Suzanne Denyer | 2,458 | 60.26 | +26.83 |
| | Green | Tom Hathway | 1,752 | 42.95 | +16.29 |
| | Labour | Elliott Jacob Callender | 880 | 21.57 | −4.83 |
| | Labour | Teresa Ann Stratford | 654 | 16.03 | −4.37 |
| | Conservative | Jude Fabio D'Alesio | 449 | 11.01 | −9.63 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Merche Clark | 445 | 10.91 | −7.02 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Laura Kirsten Barry | 428 | 10.49 | −5.65 |
| | Conservative | Edward Alexander De'Mayene Gibson | 397 | 9.73 | −7.98 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 4,079 | 46.09 | −1.40 |
| | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold |
| | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold | Green hold |

### 2016 election

Clifton Down (2 seats) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Green | Carla Denyer | 1,255 | 33.43 | |
| | Green | Clive Stevens | 1,001 | 26.66 | |
| | Labour | Philip Jardine | 991 | 26.40 | |
| | Conservative | Sarah Cleave | 775 | 20.64 | |
| | Labour | Satnam Singh* | 766 | 20.40 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Tom Stubbs | 673 | 17.93 | |
| | Conservative | Steve Smith | 665 | 17.71 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Joshua Warwick-Smith | 606 | 16.14 | |
| | Independent | Dawn Parry | 273 | 7.27 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 3,754 | 47.49 | |
| | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) |
| | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) | Green win (new seat) |
*On 22 April 2016, it was announced that Satnam Singh had been suspended from the Labour Party for failing to disclose prior convictions for selling illegal tobacco and drugs. As the nominations process had already been completed, it was too late for Labour to nominate a new candidate or withdraw Mr Singh from the ballot.