IND GAIN from LAB: Simonside and Rekendyke, South Tyneside — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Independent gained Simonside and Rekendyke ward from Labour in South Tyneside on 2 May 2024. The Independent majority was 67 votes (3.7%). Turnout was 28.1%. The swing was 16.7% from LAB to IND.
Frequently Asked Questions — Simonside and Rekendyke Ward
Who won the Simonside and Rekendyke ward election in 2024?
Independent gained Simonside and Rekendyke ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election, taking the seat from Labour. Independent won with a majority of 67 votes (3.7%). Turnout was 28.1%.
What was the swing in Simonside and Rekendyke at the 2024 election?
The swing in Simonside and Rekendyke was 16.7% from LAB to IND — a modest shift towards IND. 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 Simonside and Rekendyke ward elect to?
Simonside and Rekendyke 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 28.1% 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 Simonside and Rekendyke in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.
