Crossacres (ward)

Crossacres was an electoral division of Manchester City Council which was represented from 1971 until 1982. It covered part of Wythenshawe, including the Civic Centre.

Overview

Crossacres ward was created in 1971,^[1] covering the northern portion of the Woodhouse Park ward and the southern portion of the former Benchill ward. In 1982, the ward was abolished, and its area was divided between the new Benchill and Sharston wards.^[2]

For the entirety of its existence, the ward formed part of the Manchester Wythenshawe Parliamentary constituency.^[3][4]

Councillors

See also

• Manchester City Council
• Manchester City Council elections

References

1. ^ Council graph shows new records, The Guardian, May 24, 1971, p.6
2. ^ Manchester City Council Election Results, 2nd Edition, Swarbrick (1993).
3. ^ "65" (act). 1948. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
4. ^ No. 606. 1973. Retrieved 26 February 2023.