Who won the St Chad's ward election in 2024?

Conservative held St Chad's ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 269 votes (11.2%). Turnout was 33.0%.

Which council does St Chad's ward elect to?

St Chad's is a ward within Sunderland. Councillors elected here sit on Sunderland Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.0% 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 St Chad's in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: St Chad's, Sunderland — 2024 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: St Chad's, Sunderland — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held St Chad's ward in Sunderland on 2 May 2024. The Conservative majority was 269 votes (11.2%). Turnout was 33.0%.

Previous Results — St Chad's Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	CON	408	35.5%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	CON	479	36.7%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local

Frequently Asked Questions — St Chad's Ward

Who won the St Chad's ward election in 2024?: Conservative held St Chad's ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 269 votes (11.2%). Turnout was 33.0%.
Which council does St Chad's ward elect to?: St Chad's is a ward within Sunderland. Councillors elected here sit on Sunderland Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.0% 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 St Chad's in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.