Broxbourne (borough)

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Borough of Broxbourne
Broxbourne
Shown within Hertfordshire
Geography
Status: Borough
Region: East of England
Admin. County: Hertfordshire
Area:
- Total
Ranked 297th
51.43 km²
Admin. HQ: Cheshunt
ONS code: 26UB
Demographics
Population:
- Total (2006 est.)
- Density
Ranked 262nd
88,900
1729 / km²
Ethnicity: 96.1% White
1.2% S.Asian
1.2% Afro-Carib.
Politics
Arms of Broxbourne Borough Council
Broxbourne Borough Council
http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/
Leadership: Alternative - Sec.31
Control: Conservative
MP: Charles Walker
For the town see Broxbourne

Broxbourne is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Cheshunt, other towns include Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and [[Waltham Cross]. The eastern boundary of the district is the River Lea. The borough covers 20 square miles in south east Hertfordshire having a population of about 83,000.

The borough was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of Cheshunt and Hoddesdon urban districts.

In the 3 May 2007 elections, the Conservative gained one seat obtaining 36; whilst the Labour party had 2 seats. The British National Party (BNP) lost their one seat.[1]

In Broxbourne borough, the green belt protects the surrounding countryside. The west of Broxbourne borough extends over well-wooded countryside to include Goff's Oak and the popular Lee Valley Park which marks the eastern boundary. Although urbanised with industrial and commercial activity, the whole area retains much of its rural character and is liked by people commuting to London.

There are 600 companies in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly well represented. The main industrial areas are around Waltham Cross and the Essex Road area of Hoddesdon.[2] The employers with over 250 employees include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer, Turnford Retailers; Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved in pharmaceutical research; Bridge Travel; Tesco Stores; and Turnford & Cheshunt a retail distribution headquarters.

  1. ^ BBC news
  2. ^ Broxbourne borough - business page

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