Blacko and Higherford
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| Blacko and Higherford | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Pendle | |
| Area | 8.67 km2 (3.35 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,800 (2011) [1] |
| • Density | 208/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| District | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| UK Parliament | |
| Councillors | Shelagh Derwent (Conservative) |
Blacko and Higherford is one of the 20 electoral wards that form the Parliamentary constituency of Pendle, Lancashire, England. The ward returns one councillor to represent the villages of Blacko and Higherford, as well as several surrounding hamlets, on Pendle Borough Council. As of the May 2011 Council election, Barrowford had an electorate of 1,480.[2]