Frequently Asked Questions — Winlaton and High Spen Ward

Who won the Winlaton and High Spen ward election in 2023?

Labour held Winlaton and High Spen ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 799 votes (31.9%). Turnout was 36.6%.

Which council does Winlaton and High Spen ward elect to?

Winlaton and High Spen 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 36.6% 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 Winlaton and High Spen in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.