Dover Beck
Newark and Sherwood · Ward
The listed polling date is 29 October 2026. 1 seat to fill. Previous party: Conservative, as listed by Open Council Data UK.
Sherwood Forest Constituency Map
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Sherwood Forest Constituency Facts
Sherwood Forest is a current Westminster parliamentary constituency in East Midlands. The official current constituency code is E14001471, with 15 linked ward records and 0 split wards in the current ward link dataset.
| Constituency Name | Sherwood Forest |
| Constituency Code | E14001471 |
| Country | England |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Ward Count | 15 |
| Split Ward Count | 0 |
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Latest Parliamentary Election Result
The latest exact parliamentary result for Sherwood Forest in this dataset is the General held on 4 Jul 2024. Michelle Welsh won for Labour with a recorded majority of 5,443.
Michelle Welsh
Labour
Winner
Michelle Welsh won Sherwood Forest for Labour. 18,841 votes. Majority 5,443.
Candidate Results
Candidate rows are matched to the latest area result using constituency_code, election_date and election_type. The table includes 7 candidates from 6 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Vote Change | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Welsh | Labour | 18,841 | 38.72% | +9.17% | 5,443 | Elected |
| Mark Spencer | Conservative | 13,398 | 27.53% | -33.28% | Not available | Not Elected |
| Helen O'Hare | Reform UK | 11,320 | 23.26% | Not available | Not available | Not Elected |
| Sheila Greatrex-White | Green Party | 2,216 | 4.55% | +1.96% | Not available | Not Elected |
| David Dobbie | Liberal Democrat | 1,838 | 3.78% | -1.92% | Not available | Not Elected |
| Lee Waters | Independent | 864 | 1.78% | Not available | Not available | Not Elected |
| Jeremy Spry | Independent | 183 | 0.38% | Not available | Not available | Not Elected |
Sherwood Forest Election Figures
These figures are from the parliamentary election on 4 Jul 2024 for constituency code E14001471.
Electorate
78,896Valid Votes
48,660Invalid Votes
161Turnout
61.88%Total Votes
48,821Majority
5,443Election History
Sherwood Forest has 1 parliamentary election row in this table.
| Year / Date | Type | Winner | Party | Majority | Electorate | Total Votes | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 / 4 Jul 2024 | General | Michelle Welsh | Labour | 5,443 | 78,896 | 48,821 | Exact current code |
Party Vote Trend
This chart compares recorded parliamentary election results.
Total Votes Trend
This chart tracks total parliamentary votes by election date where total vote figures are available.
Party Performance
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in the latest exact-code election row, with 18,841 votes.
Labour
18,84138.72% of valid votesConservative
13,39827.53% of valid votesReform UK
11,32023.26% of valid votesGreen
2,2164.55% of valid votesLiberal Democrats
1,8383.78% of valid votesOther
1,0472.15% of valid votesPrevious Winners
Previous winners are shown from parliamentary election records. Results for older boundaries with the same constituency name are labelled as historic matches.
2024Michelle Welsh (Labour)
Wards in Sherwood Forest
These wards are linked to Sherwood Forest in the boundary data. A split ward is linked to more than one parliamentary constituency.
| Ward | Ward Code | Council / Local Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Central | E05010678 | Ashfield | Whole ward |
| Hucknall North | E05010679 | Ashfield | Whole ward |
| Hucknall South | E05010680 | Ashfield | Whole ward |
| Hucknall West | E05010681 | Ashfield | Whole ward |
| Calverton | E05009690 | Gedling | Whole ward |
| Newstead Abbey | E05009701 | Gedling | Whole ward |
| Bilsthorpe | E05010066 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Boughton | E05010067 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Dover Beck | E05010072 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | E05010073 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Farnsfield | E05010075 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Lowdham | E05010076 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Ollerton | E05010078 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Rainworth North & Rufford | E05010079 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
| Rainworth South & Blidworth | E05010080 | Newark and Sherwood | Whole ward |
What constituency is Sherwood Forest?
Sherwood Forest is a current Westminster parliamentary constituency in East Midlands. Its current constituency code is E14001471.
How many wards are in Sherwood Forest?
Sherwood Forest has 15 linked ward records in the current ward-to-constituency dataset.
Are any wards split in Sherwood Forest?
No split wards are recorded for Sherwood Forest in the current constituency ward link data.
Who won the latest parliamentary election in Sherwood Forest?
Michelle Welsh won the latest exact-code parliamentary result recorded here.
Are local ward election results used as parliamentary results here?
No. Parliamentary results and local ward results are separate. The ward list shows how local wards relate to this constituency.
Which council by-elections are coming up in Sherwood Forest?
Dover Beck (Newark and Sherwood): 29 October 2026. These elections fill local council seats. Source: Open Council Data UK, checked on 17 October 2026.
