Westhoughton South by-election in Bolton: Date to be announced. View the ward map and previous results. Digital map £15 including VAT.
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The source lists a vacancy, but it does not yet give a polling date. 1 seat to fill. Previous party: Labour, as listed by Open Council Data UK.
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Westhoughton South is a ward in Bolton, North West. The official ward code is E05014837, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Westhoughton South |
| Ward Code | E05014837 |
| Council Area | Bolton |
| County or Unitary Authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West |
| Split Ward Status | No |
A custom map of Westhoughton South can be built around the ward boundary, nearby places, council area and parliamentary constituency, making it suitable for campaign planning, local reporting and printed reference maps.
The results and candidate list below are from the previous recorded election. Check the election source above for the upcoming poll.
The latest matched ward election result for Westhoughton South is from 2024. McHugh, J. was recorded as elected, representing Labour.
McHugh, J. was elected as councillor for Westhoughton South with 1146 votes.
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Westhoughton South, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 7 candidates from 7 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHugh, J. | Labour | 1146 | 35.16% | Male | No | Elected |
| Maher, N. | Liberal Democrats | 1029 | 31.57% | Male | Yes | Not Elected |
| Norris, C. | Conservative | 410 | 12.58% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Price, D. | REF and BFC | 292 | 8.96% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Speight, J. | Westhoughton First Independents | 196 | 6.01% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Bates, R. | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 98 | 3.01% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Rylance, H. | Green | 88 | 2.7% | Female | No | Not Elected |
Recorded figures for Westhoughton South in 2024. Electorate: 10,470. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 31.13%.
Election data is available for Westhoughton South in 2024, 2023. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
E05014837 has 2 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Westhoughton South across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | McHugh, J. | 1 | 31.13% | 10,470 | 3,259 |
| 2023 | Chadwick, D., Wilkinson, D., Maher, N. | 3 | 31.1% | 10,292 | 3,521 |
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Westhoughton South have changed across 2024, 2023.
This chart shows the turnout trend for Westhoughton South, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05014837.
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Westhoughton South in 2024, with 1,146 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
These previous winner rows show how representation in Westhoughton South has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
Westhoughton South is in the Bolton council area.
Westhoughton South is in the Bolton West Westminster constituency.
The official ward code for Westhoughton South is E05014837.
McHugh, J. was recorded as elected councillor for Westhoughton South in the latest available election result.
McHugh, J., Maher, N., Norris, C., Price, D., Speight, J., Bates, R., Rylance, H. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Westhoughton South.
The latest available election result for Westhoughton South records these figures. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 31.13%.
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Westhoughton South in 2024, with 1,146 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
10,470 people were registered to vote in Westhoughton South in the latest available election result.
Invalid vote data is not available for the latest recorded election in Westhoughton South.
A vacancy is listed, but the polling date has not yet been announced in the source. Source: Open Council Data UK, checked on 17 October 2026. Check the council notice for changes.
Yes. The Westhoughton South ward map is available as a £15 digital download including VAT. Printed maps are also available. Use the boundary map to plan streets and leaflet delivery areas.
