Frequently Asked Questions — Northowram and Shelf Ward

Who won the Northowram and Shelf ward election in 2022?

Green Party held Northowram and Shelf ward at the 5 May 2022 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 7 votes (0.2%). Turnout was 37.4%.

Which council does Northowram and Shelf ward elect to?

Northowram and Shelf is a ward within Calderdale. Councillors elected here sit on Calderdale Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 37.4% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

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 Northowram and Shelf in 2022 is shown in the statistics above.