Who won the Blakelaw ward election in 2024?

Labour held Blakelaw ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 954 votes (50.0%).

Which council does Blakelaw ward elect to?

Blakelaw is a ward within Newcastle upon Tyne. Councillors elected here sit on Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Blakelaw in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2024 Local Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Blakelaw ward in Newcastle upon Tyne on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 954 votes (50.0%).

Previous Results — Blakelaw Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LAB	774	26.1%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LAB	748	29.1%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LAB	577	31.1%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Blakelaw Ward

Who won the Blakelaw ward election in 2024?: Labour held Blakelaw ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 954 votes (50.0%).
Which council does Blakelaw ward elect to?: Blakelaw is a ward within Newcastle upon Tyne. Councillors elected here sit on Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Blakelaw in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.