Independent 13, Reform UK 1. An eastern borough of Greater Manchester on the edge of Pennines. Includes several manufacturing and industrial towns: Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, as well as overspill housing estates.
Reform UK gained a seat in Longdendale from Labour at a byelection on 10 April. Gary Ferguson (Longdendale) moved from Labour to Independent in March 2025. Ten Labour councillors were suspended in February 2025.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Metrop
Address
Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL
Phone
0161 342 8355
Website
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2311.8