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Sandwell 2024

Local elections held 2 May 2024.

24 ward races

24 seats

6 elected below the proportional quota

25.0% 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 24 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	36,990	56.9%	22	91.7%	15	62.5%	+7
Conservative and Unionist Party	13,815	21.3%	1	4.2%	5	20.8%	-4
Reform UK	4,885	7.5%	0	0.0%	2	8.3%	-2
Green Party	3,578	5.5%	0	0.0%	1	4.2%	-1
Independent	2,949	4.5%	1	4.2%	1	4.2%	0
Liberal Democrats	2,237	3.4%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	454	0.7%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
UK Independence Party (UKIP)	71	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
YESHUA	21	0.0%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	65,000	100.0%	24	100.0%	24	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.

Wednesbury North · 1 seat · won at 41.6% · +8.4 pts below quota
Charlemont With Grove Vale · 1 seat · won at 45.6% · +4.4 pts below quota
Great Bridge · 1 seat · won at 46.7% · +3.3 pts below quota
Princes End · 1 seat · won at 46.7% · +3.3 pts below quota
Rowley · 1 seat · won at 46.9% · +3.1 pts below quota
Great Barr With Yew Tree · 1 seat · won at 49.7% · +0.3 pts below quota
Tipton Green · 1 seat · won at 51.2% · above quota
Old Warley · 1 seat · won at 51.4% · above quota
Friar Park · 1 seat · won at 51.7% · above quota
Blackheath · 1 seat · won at 52.0% · above quota
West Bromwich Central · 1 seat · won at 53.6% · above quota
Cradley Heath and Old Hill · 1 seat · won at 54.3% · above quota
Newton · 1 seat · won at 57.7% · above quota
Bristnall · 1 seat · won at 58.5% · above quota
Oldbury · 1 seat · won at 58.5% · above quota
Tividale · 1 seat · won at 59.2% · above quota
Wednesbury South · 1 seat · won at 59.8% · above quota
Langley · 1 seat · won at 65.9% · above quota
Hateley Heath · 1 seat · won at 66.9% · above quota
Greets Green and Lyng · 1 seat · won at 67.2% · above quota
Smethwick · 1 seat · won at 68.2% · above quota
Abbey · 1 seat · won at 69.0% · above quota
Soho and Victoria · 1 seat · won at 70.1% · above quota
St. Pauls · 1 seat · won at 84.0% · above quota

Race results

Wednesbury North · single-seat

Marginal winner 41.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +8.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,502

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hughes, P.	Labour Party	1,042	41.6%	Elected
2	Simcox, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	517	20.7%
3	Husen, A.	Independent	513	20.5%
4	Heathcote, J.	Reform UK	259	10.4%
5	Redding, M.	Green Party	106	4.2%
6	Jones, R.	Liberal Democrats	49	2.0%
7	Knox, G.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	16	0.6%

Electorate 9,236 · Ballots cast 2,502 · EC ward code E05001281 · Back to ward index

Charlemont With Grove Vale · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,244

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bhamra, D.	Labour Party	1,480	45.6%	Elected
2	Fisher, D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,243	38.3%
3	Nock, G.	Reform UK	256	7.9%
4	Parker, J.	Green Party	135	4.2%
5	Harding, S.	UK Independence Party (UKIP)	71	2.2%
6	Braich, U.	Liberal Democrats	59	1.8%

Electorate 9,331 · Ballots cast 3,244 · EC ward code E05001263 · Back to ward index

Great Bridge · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,739

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gill, W.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,278	46.7%	Elected
2	Haque, K.	Labour Party	1,035	37.8%
3	Durnell, P.	Reform UK	253	9.2%
4	Qaisar, A.	Green Party	173	6.3%

Electorate 9,762 · Ballots cast 2,739 · EC ward code E05001267 · Back to ward index

Princes End · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,018

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Williams, A.	Labour Party	942	46.7%	Elected
2	Cranston, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	755	37.4%
3	Dale, G.	Reform UK	268	13.3%
4	Loudon, J.	Green Party	53	2.6%

Electorate 9,255 · Ballots cast 2,018 · EC ward code E05001274 · Back to ward index

Rowley · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.1 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,305

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Iqbal, S.	Labour Party	1,080	46.9%	Elected
2	Singh, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	471	20.4%
3	Fanthom, C.	Reform UK	351	15.2%
4	Kalari, L.	Independent	265	11.5%
5	Ebanks, S.	Green Party	138	6.0%

Electorate 9,759 · Ballots cast 2,305 · EC ward code E05001275 · Back to ward index

Great Barr With Yew Tree · single-seat

Marginal winner 49.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +0.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,032

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Horton, C.	Labour Party	1,507	49.7%	Elected
2	Jones, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	752	24.8%
3	Sutton, M.	Reform UK	292	9.6%
4	Smith, M.	Liberal Democrats	262	8.6%
5	Khan, S.	Green Party	219	7.2%

Electorate 9,702 · Ballots cast 3,032 · EC ward code E05001266 · Back to ward index

Tipton Green · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.2 pts Valid ballots 3,184

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Jeffcoat, R.	Independent	1,630	51.2%	Elected
2	Padda, C.	Labour Party	1,226	38.5%
3	Emms, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	328	10.3%

Electorate 10,559 · Ballots cast 3,184 · EC ward code E05001279 · Back to ward index

Old Warley · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.4 pts Valid ballots 2,745

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Cotterill, L.	Labour Party	1,412	51.4%	Elected
2	Regha, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	619	22.6%
3	Leech, K.	Reform UK	290	10.6%
4	Grandey, H.	Green Party	249	9.1%
5	Smith, B.	Liberal Democrats	175	6.4%

Electorate 9,099 · Ballots cast 2,745 · EC ward code E05001272 · Back to ward index

Friar Park · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.7 pts Valid ballots 1,958

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Giles, E.	Labour Party	1,013	51.7%	Elected
2	Chapman, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	626	32.0%
3	Khuttan, S.	Reform UK	204	10.4%
4	Priest, K.	Green Party	50	2.6%
5	McVittie, R.	Liberal Democrats	44	2.2%
6	Rankine, C.	YESHUA	21	1.1%

Electorate 8,756 · Ballots cast 1,958 · EC ward code E05001265 · Back to ward index

Blackheath · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.0 pts Valid ballots 2,269

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Carmichael, K.	Labour Party	1,180	52.0%	Elected
2	Dunn, B.	Conservative and Unionist Party	520	22.9%
3	Cooper, M.	Reform UK	310	13.7%
4	Mussi, A.	Green Party	157	6.9%
5	Taylor, C.	Independent	102	4.5%

Electorate 9,183 · Ballots cast 2,269 · EC ward code E05001261 · Back to ward index

West Bromwich Central · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.6 pts Valid ballots 3,374

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Haq, F.	Labour Party	1,807	53.6%	Elected
2	Mohammadzai, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	458	13.6%
3	Rohim, M.	Independent	439	13.0%
4	White, R.	Reform UK	261	7.7%
5	Deans, S.	Green Party	223	6.6%
6	Kaur Nagra, D.	Liberal Democrats	186	5.5%

Electorate 10,434 · Ballots cast 3,374 · EC ward code E05001283 · Back to ward index

Cradley Heath and Old Hill · single-seat

Marginal winner 54.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −4.3 pts Valid ballots 2,466

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Smith, V.	Labour Party	1,340	54.3%	Elected
2	Barnfield, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	506	20.5%
3	Singh, B.	Reform UK	267	10.8%
4	Connor, P.	Green Party	211	8.6%
5	Bradley, N.	Liberal Democrats	123	5.0%
6	Mngaza, C.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	19	0.8%

Electorate 10,517 · Ballots cast 2,466 · EC ward code E05001264 · Back to ward index

Newton · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.7 pts Valid ballots 2,605

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Giles, E.	Labour Party	1,502	57.7%	Elected
2	Sangar, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	552	21.2%
3	Sutton, G.	Reform UK	216	8.3%
4	Valenzuela, H.	Green Party	181	6.9%
5	Braich, T.	Liberal Democrats	154	5.9%

Electorate 8,647 · Ballots cast 2,605 · EC ward code E05001271 · Back to ward index

Bristnall · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.5 pts Valid ballots 2,417

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Fenton, E.	Labour Party	1,413	58.5%	Elected
2	Barnfield, G.	Conservative and Unionist Party	464	19.2%
3	Clemson, C.	Reform UK	316	13.1%
4	Heywood, C.	Liberal Democrats	224	9.3%

Electorate 8,941 · Ballots cast 2,417 · EC ward code E05001262 · Back to ward index

Oldbury · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.5 pts Valid ballots 2,929

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Jalil, R.	Labour Party	1,714	58.5%	Elected
2	Yardley, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	521	17.8%
3	Khan, W.	Liberal Democrats	399	13.6%
4	Holdroyd, M.	Green Party	200	6.8%
5	Gingell, R.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	95	3.2%

Electorate 10,414 · Ballots cast 2,929 · EC ward code E05001273 · Back to ward index

Tividale · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.2 pts Valid ballots 2,186

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Crompton, M.	Labour Party	1,295	59.2%	Elected
2	Griffiths, N.	Conservative and Unionist Party	502	23.0%
3	Dabbs, S.	Reform UK	264	12.1%
4	Singh, P.	Liberal Democrats	125	5.7%

Electorate 9,183 · Ballots cast 2,186 · EC ward code E05001280 · Back to ward index

Wednesbury South · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.8 pts Valid ballots 2,679

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Chidley, J.	Labour Party	1,603	59.8%	Elected
2	Marshall, C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	636	23.7%
3	Sabharwal, J.	Reform UK	258	9.6%
4	Lall, M.	Liberal Democrats	143	5.3%
5	Makaya, U.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	39	1.5%

Electorate 10,319 · Ballots cast 2,679 · EC ward code E05001282 · Back to ward index

Langley · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.9 pts Valid ballots 2,310

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Owen, C.	Labour Party	1,523	65.9%	Elected
2	Coleyshaw, G.	Conservative and Unionist Party	475	20.6%
3	Plant, I.	Reform UK	312	13.5%

Electorate 9,529 · Ballots cast 2,310 · EC ward code E05001270 · Back to ward index

Hateley Heath · single-seat

Marginal winner 66.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −16.9 pts Valid ballots 2,560

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Singh, A.	Labour Party	1,713	66.9%	Elected
2	Glover, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	439	17.1%
3	Nock, J.	Reform UK	283	11.1%
4	Roebuck, M.	Liberal Democrats	125	4.9%

Electorate 10,400 · Ballots cast 2,560 · EC ward code E05001269 · Back to ward index

Greets Green and Lyng · single-seat

Marginal winner 67.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −17.2 pts Valid ballots 2,868

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Randhawa, P.	Labour Party	1,926	67.2%	Elected
2	Green, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	422	14.7%
3	Darby, G.	Green Party	295	10.3%
4	Nock, R.	Reform UK	225	7.8%

Electorate 9,604 · Ballots cast 2,868 · EC ward code E05001268 · Back to ward index

Smethwick · single-seat

Marginal winner 68.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −18.2 pts Valid ballots 2,966

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Kaur, P.	Labour Party	2,024	68.2%	Elected
2	Emms, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	443	14.9%
3	Joshi, G.	Green Party	340	11.5%
4	Bath, R.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	159	5.4%

Electorate 9,797 · Ballots cast 2,966 · EC ward code E05001277 · Back to ward index

Abbey · single-seat

Marginal winner 69.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −19.0 pts Valid ballots 3,012

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hinchcliff, N.	Labour Party	2,078	69.0%	Elected
2	Macrorie, R.	Green Party	413	13.7%
3	Blewitt, T.	Conservative and Unionist Party	395	13.1%
4	MacIntosh, J.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	126	4.2%

Electorate 8,431 · Ballots cast 3,012 · EC ward code E05001260 · Back to ward index

Soho and Victoria · single-seat

Marginal winner 70.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −20.1 pts Valid ballots 3,147

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Shaeen, F.	Labour Party	2,207	70.1%	Elected
2	Rendell, J.	Green Party	435	13.8%
3	Dhesi, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	336	10.7%
4	Wilmot, K.	Liberal Democrats	169	5.4%

Electorate 11,066 · Ballots cast 3,147 · EC ward code E05001278 · Back to ward index

St. Pauls · single-seat

Marginal winner 84.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −34.0 pts Valid ballots 3,485

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gill, S.	Labour Party	2,928	84.0%	Elected
2	Emms, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	557	16.0%

Electorate 10,712 · Ballots cast 3,485 · EC ward code E05001276 · Back to ward index