Frequently Asked Questions — Balderstone & Kirkholt Ward

Who won the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward election in 2023?

Labour held Balderstone & Kirkholt ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 673 votes (35.0%). Turnout was 24.1%.

Which council does Balderstone & Kirkholt ward elect to?

Balderstone & Kirkholt is a ward within Rochdale. Councillors elected here sit on Rochdale Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 24.1% 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 Balderstone & Kirkholt in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.