Labour Win DOWTHWAITE, Paul Martin was elected with a majority of 6%. A total of 5252 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 63% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
DOWTHWAITE, Paul Martin	Labour	1918	37%	Newly elected	n/a
ETCHELLS, Ann	Independent	1602	31%	Not elected	n/a
HARTLEY, Kevin	Conservative	1233	23%	-	1%
CLARK, Christine Ann	Green Party	499	10%	-	0%