Frequently Asked Questions — Saddleworth West & Lees Ward

What is Oldham East and Saddleworth known for?

Oldham East and Saddleworth is the settlement containing Saddleworth West & Lees ward. Oldham East and Saddleworth is a constituency in outer Greater Manchester represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since January 2011 by Debbie Abrahams of the Labour Party.

Who won the Saddleworth West & Lees ward election in 2018?

Labour gained Saddleworth West & Lees ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election, taking the seat from Liberal Democrats. Labour won with a majority of 200 votes (7.6%). Turnout was 31.3%.

What was the swing in Saddleworth West & Lees at the 2018 election?

The swing in Saddleworth West & Lees was 25.5% from LD to LAB — a modest shift towards LAB. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.

Which council does Saddleworth West & Lees ward elect to?

Saddleworth West & Lees 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 31.3% 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 Saddleworth West & Lees in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.