IND GAIN from LAB: Bolton and Undercliffe, Bradford — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Independent gained Bolton and Undercliffe ward from Labour in Bradford on 2 May 2024. The Independent majority was 263 votes (7.9%). The swing was 33.9% from LAB to IND.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bolton and Undercliffe Ward
Who won the Bolton and Undercliffe ward election in 2024?
Independent gained Bolton and Undercliffe ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election, taking the seat from Labour. Independent won with a majority of 263 votes (7.9%).
What was the swing in Bolton and Undercliffe at the 2024 election?
The swing in Bolton and Undercliffe was 33.9% from LAB to IND — a modest shift towards IND. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Bolton and Undercliffe ward elect to?
Bolton and Undercliffe is a ward within Bradford. Councillors elected here sit on Bradford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.
What does swing mean in UK elections?
Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Bolton and Undercliffe in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.
