Who won the Walkergate ward election in 2024?

Labour held Walkergate ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,111 votes (41.1%).

Which council does Walkergate ward elect to?

Walkergate 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 Walkergate in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

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

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

Labour held Walkergate ward in Newcastle upon Tyne on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 1,111 votes (41.1%).

Previous Results — Walkergate Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LAB	1,138	31.4%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LAB	1,186	32.6%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local

Frequently Asked Questions — Walkergate Ward

Who won the Walkergate ward election in 2024?: Labour held Walkergate ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,111 votes (41.1%).
Which council does Walkergate ward elect to?: Walkergate 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 Walkergate in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.