Glascote

Glascote is an area of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. The area centres on the Glascote Road, and is mainly residential with a few convenience stores and pubs.HistoryGlascote is derived from the Old English word for glass and ‘cot’, meaning a hut. This suggests ‘a glass workshop’ since ‘cot’ is usually associated with some form of industrial process.Much of Glascote dates from the post 1960s Birmingham overspill when the area grew rapidly and as a result much of the area has New Town style architecture.DemographicsAccording to the 2001 census the population for Glascote is 8,344. White British is by far the largest population making up 97% of the population.GovernanceGlascote has its own ward within Tamworth Borough council also named Glascote, The ward has 3 councillors who are Chris Cooke (UKIP), Garry Hirons (Labour) and Simon Peaple (Labour). Tamworth Borough Council which Glascote is part of in entirely unparished.Glascote is part of the Tamworth - Bolebridge Ward in Staffordshire County Council and is represented by the Conservative Michael Oates and Chris Cooke (Independent)Glascote is part of the Tamworth Parliamentary Constituency and it is currently represented by the Conservative Christopher Pincher who has held the seat since the 2010 Election.