Who won the Denton & Westerhope ward election in 2024?

Independent held Denton & Westerhope ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 120 votes (4.4%).

Which council does Denton & Westerhope ward elect to?

Denton & Westerhope 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 Denton & Westerhope in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

IND HOLD: Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2024 Local Election Result

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IND HOLD: Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Independent held Denton & Westerhope ward in Newcastle upon Tyne on 2 May 2024. The Independent majority was 120 votes (4.4%).

Previous Results — Denton & Westerhope Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	IND	133	31.7%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LABGAIN	252	33.9%	+6.6%

Frequently Asked Questions — Denton & Westerhope Ward

Who won the Denton & Westerhope ward election in 2024?: Independent held Denton & Westerhope ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 120 votes (4.4%).
Which council does Denton & Westerhope ward elect to?: Denton & Westerhope 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 Denton & Westerhope in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.