Frequently Asked Questions — Whickham South and Sunniside Ward

Who won the Whickham South and Sunniside ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Whickham South and Sunniside ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 136 votes (4.9%). Turnout was 42.5%.

Which council does Whickham South and Sunniside ward elect to?

Whickham South and Sunniside is a ward within Gateshead. Councillors elected here sit on Gateshead Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 42.5% 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 Whickham South and Sunniside in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.