South Ribble
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South Ribble lies in central Lancashire, bordered by the River Ribble to the north and encompassing a mix of suburban towns, farmland, and green spaces. Leyland is the largest town, known for its motor industry heritage and the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, while Penwortham and Bamber Bridge are thriving communities close to Preston. The district includes riverside landscapes, parks, and woodlands, with Cuerden Valley Park providing a large country park rich in wildlife and walking trails. Villages scattered across open farmland retain a rural feel, and the Ribble valley forms a natural boundary, shaping much of the district’s geography.
The local authority for this district is: South Ribble Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lancashire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lancashire County Council.
Constituencies in South Ribble
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Wards in South Ribble
South Ribble is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bamber Bridge East
- Bamber Bridge West
- Broad Oak
- Broadfield
- Buckshaw & Worden
- Charnock
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane
- Earnshaw Bridge
- Farington East
- Farington West
- Hoole
- Howick & Priory
- Leyland Central
- Longton & Hutton West
- Lostock Hall
- Middleforth
- Moss Side
- New Longton & Hutton East
- Samlesbury & Walton
- Seven Stars
- St Ambrose
- Walton-le-Dale East
- Walton-le-Dale West