Sitting to the west of Bradford city centre, Great Horton is a ward within the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire. It lies to the east of the village of Clayton and takes in several distinct communities, including Scholemore, Paradise Green, Lidget Green, and Pickles Hill. The ward also borders Horton Bank Bottom and Horton Bank, with the ward boundary extending into a number of neighbouring areas.
Population and Size
At the 2011 Census, Great Horton had a recorded population of 17,683 residents, making it one of the more populous wards within the Bradford metropolitan district. The ward sits within the wider urban fabric of Bradford, connected to surrounding communities through the road network that threads through this part of West Yorkshire.
Local Government
Great Horton electoral ward sends three councillors to Bradford Council, all representing the Labour Party. The ward is currently represented by Joanne Dodds, Tariq Hussain, and Abdul Jabar. As part of the City of Bradford metropolitan district, the ward falls under Bradford Council for local government services and planning decisions. There are also a number of listed buildings recorded within the Great Horton ward boundary, reflecting the area’s connection to Bradford’s broader architectural heritage.