Frequently Asked Questions — Marple North Ward

Who won the Marple North ward election in 2019?

Liberal Democrats held Marple North ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 1,285 votes (29.4%). Turnout was 45.0%.

Which council does Marple North ward elect to?

Marple North is a ward within Stockport. Councillors elected here sit on Stockport Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 45.0% 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 Marple North in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.