Frequently Asked Questions — Skelmersdale South Ward

Who won the Skelmersdale South ward election in 2024?

Labour held Skelmersdale South ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 993 votes (81.9%).

Which council does Skelmersdale South ward elect to?

Skelmersdale South is a ward within West Lancashire. Councillors elected here sit on West Lancashire 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 Skelmersdale South in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.