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Dudley 2021

Local elections held 6 May 2021.

24 ward races

26 seats

10 elected below the proportional quota

38.5% 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 24 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 26 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	49,406	57.1%	23	88.5%	16	61.5%	+7
Labour Party	28,882	33.4%	3	11.5%	9	34.6%	-6
Liberal Democrats	3,591	4.2%	0	0.0%	1	3.8%	-1
Green Party	2,202	2.5%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
BCP	1,220	1.4%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
LIBER	404	0.5%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
UK Independence Party (UKIP)	241	0.3%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Independent	197	0.2%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Reform UK	177	0.2%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	118	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Social Democratic Party	71	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	86,509	100.0%	26	100.0%	26	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.

Cradley & Wollescote · 1 seat · won at 44.0% · +6.0 pts below quota
Belle Vale · 2 seats · won at 27.5% · +5.8 pts below quota
Lye & Stourbridge North · 1 seat · won at 44.4% · +5.6 pts below quota
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath · 2 seats · won at 27.9% · +5.4 pts below quota
Brockmoor & Pensnett · 1 seat · won at 45.2% · +4.8 pts below quota
Netherton Woodside & St. Andrews · 1 seat · won at 48.4% · +1.6 pts below quota
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton · 1 seat · won at 48.5% · +1.5 pts below quota
Castle & Priory · 1 seat · won at 48.7% · +1.3 pts below quota
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town · 1 seat · won at 48.8% · +1.2 pts below quota
St. Thomas · 1 seat · won at 51.3% · above quota
Halesowen North · 1 seat · won at 51.4% · above quota
Coseley East · 1 seat · won at 52.9% · above quota
St. James · 1 seat · won at 53.8% · above quota
Amblecote · 1 seat · won at 58.3% · above quota
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood · 1 seat · won at 58.5% · above quota
Brierley Hill · 1 seat · won at 58.7% · above quota
Norton · 1 seat · won at 62.6% · above quota
Pedmore & Stourbridge East · 1 seat · won at 62.8% · above quota
Halesowen South · 1 seat · won at 63.6% · above quota
Hayley Green & Cradley South · 1 seat · won at 66.1% · above quota
Kingswinford South · 1 seat · won at 67.2% · above quota
Gornal · 1 seat · won at 68.4% · above quota
Wordsley · 1 seat · won at 72.5% · above quota
Sedgley · 1 seat · won at 73.5% · above quota

Race results

Cradley & Wollescote · single-seat

Marginal winner 44.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +6.0 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,172

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Neale N.A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,395	44.0%	Elected
2	Partridge G.L.	Labour Party	1,232	38.8%
3	Priest R.A.	Liberal Democrats	346	10.9%
4	Smith S.	BCP	199	6.3%

Electorate 9,678 · Ballots cast 3,172 · EC ward code E05001242 · Back to ward index

Belle Vale · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 27.5% Proportional quota 33.3% Difference +5.8 pts below quota Valid ballots 6,468

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bevan D.J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,058	31.8%	Elected
2	Dobb P.W.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,779	27.5%	Elected
3	Southorn S.L.	Labour Party	1,234	19.1%
4	Tromans A.M.E.	Labour Party	976	15.1%
5	McComish B.	Green Party	290	4.5%
6	Pounder M.L.	Liberal Democrats	131	2.0%

Electorate 10,272 · Ballots cast 6,468 · EC ward code E05001237 · Back to ward index

Lye & Stourbridge North · single-seat

Marginal winner 44.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +5.6 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,213

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Borley D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,426	44.4%	Elected
2	Qari M.	Labour Party	1,116	34.7%
3	Farmer G.D.	LIBER	273	8.5%
4	Qadus A.	Liberal Democrats	239	7.4%
5	Rowlett L.	Green Party	159	4.9%

Electorate 9,218 · Ballots cast 3,213 · EC ward code E05001249 · Back to ward index

Kingswinford North & Wall Heath · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 27.9% Proportional quota 33.3% Difference +5.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 6,711

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Atkins P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,358	35.1%	Elected
2	Saleem S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,872	27.9%	Elected
3	Woodhal A.D.	Labour Party	1,132	16.9%
4	Lloyd R.I.	Labour Party	1,066	15.9%
5	Sheppard D.J.	Liberal Democrats	283	4.2%

Electorate 9,798 · Ballots cast 6,711 · EC ward code E05001247 · Back to ward index

Brockmoor & Pensnett · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.8 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,672

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Collins R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,207	45.2%	Elected
2	Martin J.R.	Labour Party	919	34.4%
3	Edwards S.	BCP	546	20.4%

Electorate 9,884 · Ballots cast 2,672 · EC ward code E05001239 · Back to ward index

Netherton Woodside & St. Andrews · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.6 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,744

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Corfield D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,329	48.4%	Elected
2	Betts-Patel H.C.	Labour Party	1,178	42.9%
3	Wright A.J.L.	Green Party	172	6.3%
4	Gregg T.	Liberal Democrats	65	2.4%

Electorate 10,091 · Ballots cast 2,744 · EC ward code E05001250 · Back to ward index

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,883

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Westwood M.E.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,397	48.5%	Elected
2	Casey K.R.	Labour Party	1,313	45.5%
3	Griffin A.	Reform UK	80	2.8%
4	Colley R.	UK Independence Party (UKIP)	50	1.7%
5	Perry B.G.V.	Liberal Democrats	43	1.5%

Electorate 9,873 · Ballots cast 2,883 · EC ward code E05001257 · Back to ward index

Castle & Priory · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,015

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Aston M.P.	Labour Party	1,469	48.7%	Elected
2	Webb M.A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,430	47.4%
3	Tilly L.	Liberal Democrats	116	3.8%

Electorate 11,525 · Ballots cast 3,015 · EC ward code E05001240 · Back to ward index

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.2 pts below quota Valid ballots 4,455

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hopwood A.H.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,176	48.8%	Elected
2	Eccles C.	Labour Party	1,678	37.7%
3	Mohr A.	Green Party	237	5.3%
4	Lowe M.	BCP	200	4.5%
5	Bramall J.M.	Liberal Democrats	164	3.7%

Electorate 10,093 · Ballots cast 4,455 · EC ward code E05001258 · Back to ward index

St. Thomas · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.3 pts Valid ballots 3,614

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ali S.	Labour Party	1,853	51.3%	Elected
2	Hanif S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,490	41.2%
3	Harris S.C.	Liberal Democrats	153	4.2%
4	Fisher N.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	118	3.3%

Electorate 10,462 · Ballots cast 3,614 · EC ward code E05001255 · Back to ward index

Halesowen North · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.4 pts Valid ballots 3,711

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Henley S.C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,906	51.4%	Elected
2	Bills H.	Labour Party	1,698	45.8%
3	McKay A.P.	Liberal Democrats	107	2.9%

Electorate 9,688 · Ballots cast 3,711 · EC ward code E05001244 · Back to ward index

Coseley East · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.9 pts Valid ballots 2,514

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ridney S.	Labour Party	1,330	52.9%	Elected
2	Corfield L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,068	42.5%
3	Wimlett H.L.	UK Independence Party (UKIP)	116	4.6%

Electorate 9,492 · Ballots cast 2,514 · EC ward code E05001241 · Back to ward index

St. James · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.8 pts Valid ballots 2,734

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Sullivan W.D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,471	53.8%	Elected
2	Ahmed A.	Labour Party	1,084	39.6%
3	Miller A.S.	Liberal Democrats	179	6.5%

Electorate 10,167 · Ballots cast 2,734 · EC ward code E05001254 · Back to ward index

Amblecote · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.3 pts Valid ballots 3,347

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Razzaq K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,950	58.3%	Elected
2	Cobb E.H.	Labour Party	1,044	31.2%
3	Mabe A.N.	Green Party	123	3.7%
4	Flynn I.	Liberal Democrats	119	3.6%
5	Woodley J.	Independent	111	3.3%

Electorate 10,044 · Ballots cast 3,347 · EC ward code E05001236 · Back to ward index

Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.5 pts Valid ballots 2,611

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Clinton R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,528	58.5%	Elected
2	Roe B.	Labour Party	912	34.9%
3	Sprintall J.	Green Party	121	4.6%
4	Priest R.L.	Liberal Democrats	50	1.9%

Electorate 10,089 · Ballots cast 2,611 · EC ward code E05001253 · Back to ward index

Brierley Hill · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.7 pts Valid ballots 2,884

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Davies A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,692	58.7%	Elected
2	Craigie S.	Labour Party	1,011	35.1%
3	Bunn T.	Reform UK	97	3.4%
4	Bramall C.L.R.	Liberal Democrats	84	2.9%

Electorate 10,208 · Ballots cast 2,884 · EC ward code E05001238 · Back to ward index

Norton · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.6 pts Valid ballots 4,248

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Taylor L.M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,660	62.6%	Elected
2	White P.	Labour Party	829	19.5%
3	Archer P.	Green Party	378	8.9%
4	Bramall C.A.	Liberal Democrats	295	6.9%
5	Woodley T.	Independent	86	2.0%

Electorate 9,501 · Ballots cast 4,248 · EC ward code E05001251 · Back to ward index

Pedmore & Stourbridge East · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.8 pts Valid ballots 4,323

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Clinton J.R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,713	62.8%	Elected
2	Tudor R.E.	Labour Party	1,054	24.4%
3	Maguire C.M.	Green Party	235	5.4%
4	Hanson S.P.	Liberal Democrats	188	4.3%
5	Wilson G.P.	BCP	133	3.1%

Electorate 9,635 · Ballots cast 4,323 · EC ward code E05001252 · Back to ward index

Halesowen South · single-seat

Marginal winner 63.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −13.6 pts Valid ballots 3,961

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Vickers D.I.A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,520	63.6%	Elected
2	Russell D.J.	Labour Party	910	23.0%
3	Windridge J.R.	Green Party	230	5.8%
4	Campbell D.A.	Liberal Democrats	159	4.0%
5	Gregory N.	BCP	142	3.6%

Electorate 9,741 · Ballots cast 3,961 · EC ward code E05001245 · Back to ward index

Hayley Green & Cradley South · single-seat

Marginal winner 66.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −16.1 pts Valid ballots 3,265

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Buttery R.N.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,158	66.1%	Elected
2	Barnsley T.	Labour Party	838	25.7%
3	Stafford E.B.	Liberal Democrats	191	5.8%
4	Payne J.	Green Party	78	2.4%

Electorate 9,168 · Ballots cast 3,265 · EC ward code E05001246 · Back to ward index

Kingswinford South · single-seat

Marginal winner 67.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −17.2 pts Valid ballots 3,670

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Johnson L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,465	67.2%	Elected
2	Round D.W.	Labour Party	771	21.0%
3	Geeves E.	Liberal Democrats	434	11.8%

Electorate 10,012 · Ballots cast 3,670 · EC ward code E05001248 · Back to ward index

Gornal · single-seat

Marginal winner 68.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −18.4 pts Valid ballots 3,453

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Stanley D.J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,362	68.4%	Elected
2	Howard M.D.	Labour Party	877	25.4%
3	Wimlett P.	UK Independence Party (UKIP)	75	2.2%
4	Turner S.	Social Democratic Party	71	2.1%
5	Priest M.J.	Liberal Democrats	68	2.0%

Electorate 10,271 · Ballots cast 3,453 · EC ward code E05001243 · Back to ward index

Wordsley · single-seat

Marginal winner 72.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −22.5 pts Valid ballots 3,401

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Lewis K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,466	72.5%	Elected
2	Ikhlaq M.T.	Labour Party	579	17.0%
3	Slater-Reid J.H.	Green Party	179	5.3%
4	Sheppard E.C.	Liberal Democrats	177	5.2%

Electorate 9,868 · Ballots cast 3,401 · EC ward code E05001259 · Back to ward index

Sedgley · single-seat

Marginal winner 73.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −23.5 pts Valid ballots 3,440

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Evans M.J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,530	73.5%	Elected
2	Beardsmore S.	Labour Party	779	22.6%
3	Day M.P.	LIBER	131	3.8%

Electorate 9,579 · Ballots cast 3,440 · EC ward code E05001256 · Back to ward index