Who won the Kirkburton ward election in 2024?

Conservative held Kirkburton ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 704 votes (15.1%).

Which council does Kirkburton ward elect to?

Kirkburton is a ward within Kirklees. Councillors elected here sit on Kirklees 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 Kirkburton in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Kirkburton, Kirklees — 2024 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Kirkburton, Kirklees — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Kirkburton ward in Kirklees on 2 May 2024. The Conservative majority was 704 votes (15.1%).

Previous Results — Kirkburton Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	CON	1,245	36.5%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	CON	760	39.5%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	CON	1,078	43.9%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirkburton Ward

Who won the Kirkburton ward election in 2024?: Conservative held Kirkburton ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 704 votes (15.1%).
Which council does Kirkburton ward elect to?: Kirkburton is a ward within Kirklees. Councillors elected here sit on Kirklees 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 Kirkburton in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.