Frequently Asked Questions — Biddick and All Saints Ward

Who won the Biddick and All Saints ward election in 2024?

Green Party held Biddick and All Saints ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 570 votes (39.5%). Turnout was 23.2%.

Which council does Biddick and All Saints ward elect to?

Biddick and All Saints is a ward within South Tyneside. Councillors elected here sit on South Tyneside Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 23.2% 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 Biddick and All Saints in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.