Stockport local election
Marple North 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.
5 candidates stood in the Marple North ward.
| Electorate | 9,652 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,279 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 7 |
| Turnout | 54% |
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Matthew Haydon Sharp
Reform UK
922 votes
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John Bright
Green Party
694 votes
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Nigel Noble
Conservative and Unionist Party
590 votes
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Peter Black
Labour Party
312 votes