Frequently Asked Questions — Reddish South Ward

Who won the Reddish South ward election in 2021?

Green Party held Reddish South ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 557 votes (13.3%). Turnout was 40.2%.

Which council does Reddish South ward elect to?

Reddish South 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 40.2% 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 Reddish South in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.