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Dudley 2023

Local elections held 4 May 2023.

24 ward races

25 seats

8 elected below the proportional quota

32.0% 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 24 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 25 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
Labour Party	29,061	43.8%	13	52.0%	12	48.0%	+1
Conservative and Unionist Party	28,165	42.4%	12	48.0%	11	44.0%	+1
Liberal Democrats	3,859	5.8%	0	0.0%	1	4.0%	-1
Green Party	3,506	5.3%	0	0.0%	1	4.0%	-1
Independent	978	1.5%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Reform UK	495	0.7%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	257	0.4%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
LIBER	89	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	66,410	100.0%	25	100.0%	25	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.

Gornal · 1 seat · won at 35.6% · +14.4 pts below quota
Cradley & Wollescote · 1 seat · won at 38.9% · +11.1 pts below quota
Brierley Hill · 1 seat · won at 44.5% · +5.5 pts below quota
St. Thomas's · 2 seats · won at 27.8% · +5.5 pts below quota
Norton · 1 seat · won at 46.5% · +3.5 pts below quota
Wordsley · 1 seat · won at 47.1% · +2.9 pts below quota
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town · 1 seat · won at 48.0% · +2.0 pts below quota
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood · 1 seat · won at 50.9% · above quota
Lye & Stourbridge North · 1 seat · won at 51.8% · above quota
Amblecote · 1 seat · won at 52.4% · above quota
Hayley Green & Cradley South · 1 seat · won at 52.7% · above quota
Pedmore & Stourbridge East · 1 seat · won at 53.8% · above quota
Halesowen North · 1 seat · won at 53.8% · above quota
St. James's · 1 seat · won at 53.9% · above quota
Halesowen South · 1 seat · won at 54.2% · above quota
Belle Vale · 1 seat · won at 54.3% · above quota
Sedgley · 1 seat · won at 56.1% · above quota
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton · 1 seat · won at 57.1% · above quota
Kingswinford South · 1 seat · won at 57.4% · above quota
Brockmoor & Pensnett · 1 seat · won at 58.3% · above quota
Castle & Priory · 1 seat · won at 60.4% · above quota
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath · 1 seat · won at 60.8% · above quota
Coseley East · 1 seat · won at 62.6% · above quota
Netherton Woodside & St. Andrews · 1 seat · won at 63.1% · above quota

Race results

Gornal · single-seat

Marginal winner 35.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +14.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,611

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Sullivan, C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	930	35.6%	Elected
2	Millward, A.	Independent	705	27.0%
3	Hussain, M.	Labour Party	606	23.2%
4	Hunt, N.	Reform UK	176	6.7%
5	Spear, D.	Green Party	99	3.8%
6	Tilly, E.	Liberal Democrats	95	3.6%

Electorate 10,008 · Ballots cast 2,611 · Back to ward index

Cradley & Wollescote · single-seat

Marginal winner 38.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +11.1 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,731

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Body, R.	Labour Party	1,061	38.9%	Elected
2	Priest, R.	Liberal Democrats	1,040	38.1%
3	Thorne, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	517	18.9%
4	Khan, K.	Green Party	89	3.3%
5	Friel, S.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	24	0.9%

Electorate 9,469 · Ballots cast 2,731 · Back to ward index

Brierley Hill · single-seat

Marginal winner 44.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +5.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,265

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Little, W.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,007	44.5%	Elected
2	Ahmed, R.	Labour Party	927	40.9%
3	Percox, M.	Green Party	127	5.6%
4	Bunn, T.	Reform UK	107	4.7%
5	Priest, M.	Liberal Democrats	97	4.3%

Electorate 10,064 · Ballots cast 2,265 · Back to ward index

St. Thomas's · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 27.8% Proportional quota 33.3% Difference +5.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 5,589

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Qayyum, A.	Labour Party	1,609	28.8%	Elected
2	Mughal, S.	Labour Party	1,556	27.8%	Elected
3	Hanif, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,209	21.6%
4	Muhammad, N.	Conservative and Unionist Party	684	12.2%
5	Slim, J.	Liberal Democrats	190	3.4%
6	Robertson, L.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	186	3.3%
7	Qari, Z.	Green Party	155	2.8%

Electorate 10,519 · Ballots cast 5,589 · Back to ward index

Norton · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,430

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Clark, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,596	46.5%	Elected
2	Cowley, M.	Labour Party	963	28.1%
3	Price, S.	Green Party	590	17.2%
4	Sheppard, D.	Liberal Democrats	174	5.1%
5	Moore, K.	Independent	107	3.1%

Electorate 9,270 · Ballots cast 3,430 · Back to ward index

Wordsley · single-seat

Marginal winner 47.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +2.9 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,645

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Rogers, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,245	47.1%	Elected
2	Daniel, S.	Labour Party	1,100	41.6%
3	Harman, B.	Reform UK	120	4.5%
4	Slater-Reid, J.	Green Party	103	3.9%
5	Sheppard, E.	Liberal Democrats	77	2.9%

Electorate 9,652 · Ballots cast 2,645 · Back to ward index

Wollaston & Stourbridge Town · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +2.0 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,726

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Tromans, A.	Labour Party	1,789	48.0%	Elected
2	Clinton, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,382	37.1%
3	Bramall, C.	Liberal Democrats	258	6.9%
4	Mohr, A.	Green Party	239	6.4%
5	Lowe, M.	LIBER	58	1.6%

Electorate 10,104 · Ballots cast 3,726 · Back to ward index

Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood · single-seat

Marginal winner 50.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −0.9 pts Valid ballots 1,862

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Cowell, J.	Labour Party	947	50.9%	Elected
2	Ali, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	640	34.4%
3	Priest, R.	Liberal Democrats	144	7.7%
4	Archer, P.	Green Party	131	7.0%

Electorate 9,801 · Ballots cast 1,862 · Back to ward index

Lye & Stourbridge North · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.8 pts Valid ballots 2,479

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hanif, M.	Labour Party	1,285	51.8%	Elected
2	Mahmood, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	800	32.3%
3	Ahmed, N.	Green Party	207	8.4%
4	Johns, R.	Liberal Democrats	187	7.5%

Electorate 9,067 · Ballots cast 2,479 · Back to ward index

Amblecote · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.4 pts Valid ballots 2,560

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Lee, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,341	52.4%	Elected
2	Hamblett, L.	Labour Party	935	36.5%
3	Flynn, I.	Liberal Democrats	159	6.2%
4	Mabe, A.	Green Party	125	4.9%

Electorate 9,841 · Ballots cast 2,560 · Back to ward index

Hayley Green & Cradley South · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.7 pts Valid ballots 2,670

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bevan, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,408	52.7%	Elected
2	Barnsley, T.	Labour Party	1,106	41.4%
3	Stafford, E.	Liberal Democrats	156	5.8%

Electorate 9,028 · Ballots cast 2,670 · Back to ward index

Pedmore & Stourbridge East · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.8 pts Valid ballots 3,345

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Kettle, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,798	53.8%	Elected
2	Griffin, J.	Labour Party	1,100	32.9%
3	Hanson, S.	Liberal Democrats	250	7.5%
4	Maguire, C.	Green Party	197	5.9%

Electorate 9,319 · Ballots cast 3,345 · Back to ward index

Halesowen North · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.8 pts Valid ballots 3,043

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Sahota, P.	Labour Party	1,637	53.8%	Elected
2	Hill, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,207	39.7%
3	Flavin, A.	Green Party	143	4.7%
4	Qadus, A.	Liberal Democrats	56	1.8%

Electorate 9,631 · Ballots cast 3,043 · Back to ward index

St. James's · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.9 pts Valid ballots 2,245

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bayton, C.	Labour Party	1,209	53.9%	Elected
2	Rana, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	912	40.6%
3	France, B.	Liberal Democrats	124	5.5%

Electorate 10,027 · Ballots cast 2,245 · Back to ward index

Halesowen South · single-seat

Marginal winner 54.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −4.2 pts Valid ballots 3,062

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Taylor, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,661	54.2%	Elected
2	Russell, D.	Labour Party	988	32.3%
3	Windridge, J.	Green Party	209	6.8%
4	Campbell, D.	Liberal Democrats	204	6.7%

Electorate 9,436 · Ballots cast 3,062 · Back to ward index

Belle Vale · single-seat

Marginal winner 54.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −4.3 pts Valid ballots 3,015

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Phipps, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,636	54.3%	Elected
2	Southorn, S.	Labour Party	1,150	38.1%
3	Brettle, D.	Green Party	119	3.9%
4	Furhuraire, S.	Liberal Democrats	110	3.6%

Electorate 10,023 · Ballots cast 3,015 · Back to ward index

Sedgley · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.1 pts Valid ballots 2,791

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Dudley, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,566	56.1%	Elected
2	Morgan, J.	Labour Party	845	30.3%
3	Drewery, C.	Green Party	160	5.7%
4	Benton, C.	Liberal Democrats	133	4.8%
5	Simms, B.	Independent	56	2.0%
6	Day, M.	LIBER	31	1.1%

Electorate 9,306 · Ballots cast 2,791 · Back to ward index

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.1 pts Valid ballots 2,289

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Aston, A.	Labour Party	1,308	57.1%	Elected
2	Corfield, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	871	38.1%
3	Markowski, G.	Independent	110	4.8%

Electorate 9,719 · Ballots cast 2,289 · Back to ward index

Kingswinford South · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.4 pts Valid ballots 2,921

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Miller, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,677	57.4%	Elected
2	Daniel, S.	Labour Party	1,137	38.9%
3	Furhuraire, S.	Liberal Democrats	107	3.7%

Electorate 9,909 · Ballots cast 2,921 · Back to ward index

Brockmoor & Pensnett · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.3 pts Valid ballots 1,877

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Westwood, K.	Labour Party	1,095	58.3%	Elected
2	Greenaway, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	601	32.0%
3	Ward, A.	Reform UK	92	4.9%
4	Rowlett, L.	Green Party	55	2.9%
5	Gregg, T.	Liberal Democrats	34	1.8%

Electorate 9,889 · Ballots cast 1,877 · Back to ward index

Castle & Priory · single-seat

Marginal winner 60.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −10.4 pts Valid ballots 2,201

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Denning, K.	Labour Party	1,330	60.4%	Elected
2	Nawabzada, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	600	27.3%
3	Dugmore, A.	Green Party	114	5.2%
4	Bramall, D.	Liberal Democrats	110	5.0%
5	Fisher, N.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	47	2.1%

Electorate 11,191 · Ballots cast 2,201 · Back to ward index

Kingswinford North & Wall Heath · single-seat

Marginal winner 60.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −10.8 pts Valid ballots 3,102

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Webb, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,885	60.8%	Elected
2	Mitchell, M.	Labour Party	894	28.8%
3	Bennett, A.	Green Party	169	5.4%
4	Bramall, J.	Liberal Democrats	154	5.0%

Electorate 9,592 · Ballots cast 3,102 · Back to ward index

Coseley East · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.6 pts Valid ballots 1,805

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Drake, P.	Labour Party	1,130	62.6%	Elected
2	Tasker, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	465	25.8%
3	Oakley, S.	Green Party	210	11.6%

Electorate 9,262 · Ballots cast 1,805 · Back to ward index

Netherton Woodside & St. Andrews · single-seat

Marginal winner 63.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −13.1 pts Valid ballots 2,146

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Zada, Q.	Labour Party	1,354	63.1%	Elected
2	Faraji, V.	Conservative and Unionist Party	527	24.6%
3	Binnersley, M.	Green Party	265	12.3%

Electorate 10,171 · Ballots cast 2,146 · Back to ward index