Who won the Pontefract North ward election in 2024?

Labour held Pontefract North ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,032 votes (34.3%).

Which council does Pontefract North ward elect to?

Pontefract North is a ward within Wakefield. Councillors elected here sit on Wakefield 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 Pontefract North in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Pontefract North, Wakefield — 2024 Local Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Pontefract North, Wakefield — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Pontefract North ward in Wakefield on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 1,032 votes (34.3%).

Previous Results — Pontefract North Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LAB	1,368	20.5%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LAB	1,063	23.4%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LAB	533	25.7%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Pontefract North Ward

Who won the Pontefract North ward election in 2024?: Labour held Pontefract North ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,032 votes (34.3%).
Which council does Pontefract North ward elect to?: Pontefract North is a ward within Wakefield. Councillors elected here sit on Wakefield 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 Pontefract North in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.