Rochdale local election
Kingsway ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
6 candidates stood in the Kingsway ward.
| Electorate | 8,472 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,442 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 21 |
| Turnout | 40% |
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Mohammed Saleem
Workers Party of Britain
820 votes
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Denise Harrison
Reform UK
812 votes
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Mark Hollinrake
Green Party
364 votes
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Steven John Edgar
Conservative and Unionist Party
132 votes
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Jenny Kelly
Liberal Democrats
117 votes