Frequently Asked Questions — Mossley Ward

What is Mossley known for?

Mossley (/ˈmɒzli/) is a town and civil parish in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, in the upper Tame Valley and the foothills of the Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Oldham and 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Manchester.

Who won the Mossley ward election in 2024?

Labour held Mossley ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,183 votes (43.5%).

Which council does Mossley ward elect to?

Mossley 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 Mossley in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.