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Bromsgrove 2023

Local elections held 4 May 2023.

30 ward races

31 seats

9 elected below the proportional quota

29.0% of seats below quota

How to read this page

Each race below shows the share of valid ballots the marginal elected candidate actually won, and compares it to the proportional quota: the share that would be needed to be guaranteed that seat under any proportional voting method (1 seats + 1). For a 1-seat ward the quota is 50%; for 2 seats, 33.3%; for 3 seats, 25%.

Where the actual winning share fell below the quota, we show the gap as points under par — the editorial indictment. Above-par results are just majority mandates and pass without comment. The voting method is the subject of every observation here. Named candidates appear as the public election record requires; the cause being audited is the voting method, not the individuals. See the methodology page for derivations.

If votes were counted by party

Across the 30 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 31 seats had been allocated to those vote totals in proportion (how, with caveats). The Δ column is the actual seat count minus the proportional seat count — positive numbers are parties First-Past-the-Post over-represented in this council, negative are parties it under-represented.

Party	Votes	Vote %	Seats won	% of seats	Proportional seats	Proportional %	Δ
Conservative and Unionist Party	10,065	37.2%	11	35.5%	12	38.7%	-1
Labour Party	5,946	22.0%	8	25.8%	7	22.6%	+1
Liberal Democrats	5,227	19.3%	5	16.1%	6	19.4%	-1
Independent	4,967	18.3%	7	22.6%	6	19.4%	+1
Green Party	741	2.7%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	63	0.2%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Reform UK	63	0.2%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	27,072	100.0%	31	100.0%	31	100.0%	0

Vote share vs seats won

The top bar is each party's share of votes cast in this council. Below, one square per seat, coloured by the party that won it — first the actual First-Past-the-Post result, then what a proportional method would have produced from the same vote totals. Divergence between the bar and the actual grid is the indictment of the method.

Vote share

Actual seats

Proportional seats

Wards in this council

Sorted with the largest gap below the quota first. Click any ward to jump to its full result.

Catshill North · 1 seat · won at 36.0% · +14.0 pts below quota
Aston Fields · 1 seat · won at 36.0% · +14.0 pts below quota
Sanders Park · 1 seat · won at 37.5% · +12.5 pts below quota
Cofton · 1 seat · won at 37.9% · +12.1 pts below quota
Avoncroft · 1 seat · won at 44.5% · +5.5 pts below quota
Sidemoor · 1 seat · won at 45.8% · +4.2 pts below quota
Hagley East · 1 seat · won at 45.8% · +4.2 pts below quota
Perryfields · 1 seat · won at 47.5% · +2.5 pts below quota
Belbroughton & Romsley · 2 seats · won at 31.0% · +2.4 pts below quota
Marlbrook · 1 seat · won at 50.8% · above quota
Wythall West · 1 seat · won at 51.2% · above quota
Catshill South · 1 seat · won at 51.6% · above quota
Tardebigge · 1 seat · won at 53.9% · above quota
Wythall East · 1 seat · won at 54.9% · above quota
Lickey Hills · 1 seat · won at 55.5% · above quota
Alvechurch Village · 1 seat · won at 55.7% · above quota
Drakes Cross · 1 seat · won at 56.5% · above quota
Rubery South · 1 seat · won at 56.6% · above quota
Alvechurch South · 1 seat · won at 57.3% · above quota
Charford · 1 seat · won at 57.7% · above quota
Rock Hill · 1 seat · won at 61.8% · above quota
Slideslow · 1 seat · won at 65.1% · above quota
Rubery North · 1 seat · won at 65.1% · above quota
Hill Top · 1 seat · won at 67.1% · above quota
Barnt Green & Hopwood · 1 seat · won at 68.9% · above quota
Bromsgrove Central · 1 seat · won at 73.7% · above quota
Lowes Hill · 1 seat · won at 73.9% · above quota
Hollywood · 1 seat · won at 74.3% · above quota
Hagley West · 1 seat · won at 78.0% · above quota
Norton · 1 seat · won at 89.4% · above quota

Race results

Catshill North · single-seat

Marginal winner 36.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +14.0 pts below quota Valid ballots 564

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	McEldowney, B.	Independent	203	36.0%	Elected
2	Glanville, A.	Labour Party	191	33.9%
3	Amin, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	141	25.0%
4	German, M.	Liberal Democrats	29	5.1%

Electorate 2,134 · Ballots cast 564 · Back to ward index

Aston Fields · single-seat

Marginal winner 36.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +14.0 pts below quota Valid ballots 963

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Elledge, J.	Labour Party	347	36.0%	Elected
2	Daisley, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	283	29.4%
3	Reynolds, M.	Liberal Democrats	277	28.8%
4	Trow, N.	Green Party	56	5.8%

Electorate 2,528 · Ballots cast 963 · Back to ward index

Sanders Park · single-seat

Marginal winner 37.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +12.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 926

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Marshall, M.	Labour Party	347	37.5%	Elected
2	Verlinden, V.	Liberal Democrats	243	26.2%
3	Boulton, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	198	21.4%
4	Pardoe, D.	Independent	138	14.9%

Electorate 2,768 · Ballots cast 926 · Back to ward index

Cofton · single-seat

Marginal winner 37.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +12.1 pts below quota Valid ballots 838

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Dale, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	318	37.9%	Elected
2	McDonald, C.	Labour Party	277	33.1%
3	Harvey, J.	Green Party	175	20.9%
4	Nicklin, D.	Liberal Democrats	68	8.1%

Electorate 2,610 · Ballots cast 838 · Back to ward index

Avoncroft · single-seat

Marginal winner 44.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +5.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 920

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Nicholl, D.	Liberal Democrats	409	44.5%	Elected
2	Ellis, J.	Labour Party	322	35.0%
3	Thomas, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	189	20.5%

Electorate 2,832 · Ballots cast 920 · Back to ward index

Sidemoor · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.2 pts below quota Valid ballots 769

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Stewart, D.	Labour Party	352	45.8%	Elected
2	Clarke, J.	Liberal Democrats	213	27.7%
3	Morris, H.	Conservative and Unionist Party	183	23.8%
4	Byrne, J.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	21	2.7%

Electorate 2,697 · Ballots cast 769 · Back to ward index

Hagley East · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.2 pts below quota Valid ballots 845

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Lambert, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	387	45.8%	Elected
2	Johnson, L.	Independent	353	41.8%
3	Gibbons, M.	Liberal Democrats	105	12.4%

Electorate 2,451 · Ballots cast 845 · Back to ward index

Perryfields · single-seat

Marginal winner 47.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +2.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 505

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Taylor, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	240	47.5%	Elected
2	Maslen, T.	Labour Party	175	34.7%
3	McKenna, J.	Liberal Democrats	90	17.8%

Electorate 1,512 · Ballots cast 505 · Back to ward index

Belbroughton & Romsley · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 31.0% Proportional quota 33.3% Difference +2.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,541

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	May, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,354	38.2%	Elected
2	Nock, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,096	31.0%	Elected
3	Cooke, R.	Labour Party	381	10.8%
4	Jones, S.	Independent	316	8.9%
5	Prescott, G.	Independent	287	8.1%
6	Francis, S.	Independent	107	3.0%

Electorate 5,316 · Ballots cast 3,541 · Back to ward index

Marlbrook · single-seat

Marginal winner 50.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −0.8 pts Valid ballots 864

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Jones, H.	Conservative and Unionist Party	439	50.8%	Elected
2	Cooper, A.	Labour Party	220	25.5%
3	Harvey, P.	Green Party	142	16.4%
4	Cherrington, M.	Reform UK	63	7.3%

Electorate 2,394 · Ballots cast 864 · Back to ward index

Wythall West · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.2 pts Valid ballots 689

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Peters, S.	Independent	353	51.2%	Elected
2	Denaro, G.	Conservative and Unionist Party	336	48.8%

Electorate 2,309 · Ballots cast 689 · Back to ward index

Catshill South · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.6 pts Valid ballots 581

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Webb, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	300	51.6%	Elected
2	Smith, J.	Labour Party	204	35.1%
3	Murphy, B.	Liberal Democrats	77	13.3%

Electorate 2,203 · Ballots cast 581 · Back to ward index

Tardebigge · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.9 pts Valid ballots 820

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Whittaker, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	442	53.9%	Elected
2	Shannon, S.	Labour Party	198	24.1%
3	Clarke, V.	Liberal Democrats	110	13.4%
4	Smout, J.	Green Party	70	8.5%

Electorate 2,417 · Ballots cast 820 · Back to ward index

Wythall East · single-seat

Marginal winner 54.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −4.9 pts Valid ballots 689

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Stanley, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	378	54.9%	Elected
2	Yates, K.	Independent	311	45.1%

Electorate 2,461 · Ballots cast 689 · Back to ward index

Lickey Hills · single-seat

Marginal winner 55.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −5.5 pts Valid ballots 941

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Kumar, B.	Conservative and Unionist Party	522	55.5%	Elected
2	King, J.	Liberal Democrats	332	35.3%
3	Cochrane, J.	Labour Party	87	9.2%

Electorate 2,242 · Ballots cast 941 · Back to ward index

Alvechurch Village · single-seat

Marginal winner 55.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −5.7 pts Valid ballots 875

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bailes, R.	Independent	487	55.7%	Elected
2	McLeod, M.	Labour Party	166	19.0%
3	Thornton, B.	Conservative and Unionist Party	133	15.2%
4	Ball, M.	Green Party	64	7.3%
5	Stevens, R.	Liberal Democrats	25	2.9%

Electorate 2,265 · Ballots cast 875 · Back to ward index

Drakes Cross · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.5 pts Valid ballots 658

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Baxter, S.	Independent	372	56.5%	Elected
2	Holman, T.	Conservative and Unionist Party	195	29.6%
3	Tovey, M.	Green Party	48	7.3%
4	Bell, A.	Liberal Democrats	43	6.5%

Electorate 2,441 · Ballots cast 658 · Back to ward index

Rubery South · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.6 pts Valid ballots 821

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gray, E.	Labour Party	465	56.6%	Elected
2	Psirides, N.	Conservative and Unionist Party	289	35.2%
3	Gray, J.	Green Party	67	8.2%

Electorate 2,538 · Ballots cast 821 · Back to ward index

Alvechurch South · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.3 pts Valid ballots 927

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bailes, A.	Independent	531	57.3%	Elected
2	Loades, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	231	24.9%
3	Godfrey, E.	Labour Party	131	14.1%
4	Nicholl, S.	Liberal Democrats	34	3.7%

Electorate 2,298 · Ballots cast 927 · Back to ward index

Charford · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.7 pts Valid ballots 492

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ammar, S.	Labour Party	284	57.7%	Elected
2	Johnson, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	146	29.7%
3	Bell, G.	Liberal Democrats	62	12.6%

Electorate 2,307 · Ballots cast 492 · Back to ward index

Rock Hill · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.8 pts Valid ballots 733

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Rone-Clarke, H.	Labour Party	453	61.8%	Elected
2	Williams, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	170	23.2%
3	Appleyard, C.	Liberal Democrats	69	9.4%
4	Rowley, L.	Green Party	41	5.6%

Electorate 2,409 · Ballots cast 733 · Back to ward index

Slideslow · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.1 pts Valid ballots 979

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Evans, S.	Liberal Democrats	637	65.1%	Elected
2	Thompson, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	342	34.9%

Electorate 2,701 · Ballots cast 979 · Back to ward index

Rubery North · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.1 pts Valid ballots 796

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	McDonald, P.	Labour Party	518	65.1%	Elected
2	Beaumont, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	278	34.9%

Electorate 2,386 · Ballots cast 796 · Back to ward index

Hill Top · single-seat

Marginal winner 67.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −17.1 pts Valid ballots 598

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hopkins, D.	Labour Party	401	67.1%	Elected
2	Connellan, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	100	16.7%
3	Woodhouse, S.	Liberal Democrats	55	9.2%
4	Leslie, C.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	42	7.0%

Electorate 1,814 · Ballots cast 598 · Back to ward index

Barnt Green & Hopwood · single-seat

Marginal winner 68.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −18.9 pts Valid ballots 990

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hotham, C.	Independent	682	68.9%	Elected
2	Nannar, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	185	18.7%
3	Gulia, K.	Labour Party	123	12.4%

Electorate 2,384 · Ballots cast 990 · Back to ward index

Bromsgrove Central · single-seat

Marginal winner 73.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −23.7 pts Valid ballots 1,035

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Robinson, S.	Liberal Democrats	763	73.7%	Elected
2	Datta, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	154	14.9%
3	Peters, D.	Labour Party	118	11.4%

Electorate 2,345 · Ballots cast 1,035 · Back to ward index

Lowes Hill · single-seat

Marginal winner 73.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −23.9 pts Valid ballots 893

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Robinson, J.	Liberal Democrats	660	73.9%	Elected
2	Laight, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	233	26.1%

Electorate 2,561 · Ballots cast 893 · Back to ward index

Hollywood · single-seat

Marginal winner 74.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −24.3 pts Valid ballots 724

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Forsythe, D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	538	74.3%	Elected
2	Bridger, D.	Labour Party	186	25.7%

Electorate 2,346 · Ballots cast 724 · Back to ward index

Hagley West · single-seat

Marginal winner 78.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −28.0 pts Valid ballots 1,060

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Colella, S.	Independent	827	78.0%	Elected
2	Willetts, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	155	14.6%
3	Robbins, S.	Green Party	78	7.4%

Electorate 2,971 · Ballots cast 1,060 · Back to ward index

Norton · single-seat

Marginal winner 89.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −39.4 pts Valid ballots 1,036

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hunter, R.	Liberal Democrats	926	89.4%	Elected
2	Muniandy, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	110	10.6%

Electorate 2,560 · Ballots cast 1,036 · Back to ward index