Frequently Asked Questions — Dukinfield Stalybridge Ward

What is Dukinfield known for?

Dukinfield is the settlement containing Dukinfield Stalybridge ward. Dukinfield is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Tame opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) east of Manchester. At the 2021 census, the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 21,155.

Who won the Dukinfield Stalybridge ward election in 2018?

Labour held Dukinfield Stalybridge ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 450 votes (17.3%). Turnout was 29.3%.

Which council does Dukinfield Stalybridge ward elect to?

Dukinfield Stalybridge is a ward within Tameside. Councillors elected here sit on Tameside Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.3% 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 Dukinfield Stalybridge in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.