Frequently Asked Questions — Ashton St Michael's Ward

Who won the Ashton St Michael's ward election in 2024?

Labour held Ashton St Michael's ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 289 votes (11.1%).

Which council does Ashton St Michael's ward elect to?

Ashton St Michael's is a ward within Tameside. Councillors elected here sit on Tameside Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Ashton St Michael's in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.