Frequently Asked Questions — Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward

Who won the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward election in 2024?

Conservative held Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,073 votes (42.7%).

Which council does Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward elect to?

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is a ward within Rochdale. Councillors elected here sit on Rochdale 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 Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.