Frequently Asked Questions — Stannington Ward

Who won the Stannington ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Stannington ward at the 18 January 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 370 votes (4.0%). Turnout was 30.0%.

Which council does Stannington ward elect to?

Stannington is a ward within Sheffield. Councillors elected here sit on Sheffield Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 30.0% 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 Stannington in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.