Who won the Newsome ward election in 2024?

Green Party held Newsome ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 1,701 votes (43.8%).

Which council does Newsome ward elect to?

Newsome 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 Newsome in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

GRN HOLD: Newsome, Kirklees — 2024 Local Election Result

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GRN HOLD: Newsome, Kirklees — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Green Party held Newsome ward in Kirklees on 2 May 2024. The Green Party majority was 1,701 votes (43.8%).

Previous Results — Newsome Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	GRN	1,360	26.7%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	GRN	1,376	31.5%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	GRN	1,490	34.3%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Newsome Ward

Who won the Newsome ward election in 2024?: Green Party held Newsome ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 1,701 votes (43.8%).
Which council does Newsome ward elect to?: Newsome 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 Newsome in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.