Frequently Asked Questions — Chorley North & Astley Ward

Who won the Chorley North & Astley ward election in 2023?

Labour held Chorley North & Astley ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 504 votes (28.8%). Turnout was 29.4%.

Which council does Chorley North & Astley ward elect to?

Chorley North & Astley is a ward within Chorley. Councillors elected here sit on Chorley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.4% 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 Chorley North & Astley in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.