Frequently Asked Questions — Failsworth West Ward

Who won the Failsworth West ward election in 2022?

Independent held Failsworth West ward at the 5 May 2022 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 417 votes (17.2%). Turnout was 31.1%.

Which council does Failsworth West ward elect to?

Failsworth West is a ward within Oldham. Councillors elected here sit on Oldham Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.1% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

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 Failsworth West in 2022 is shown in the statistics above.