Crofton is in the "Crofton, Ryhill and Walton" ward of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Until June 2004 it was in the "Crofton and Akworth" ward.
The new ward is served by three councillors. Graham Isherwood sought re-election in 2006, Maureen Cummings in 2007 and Susan Lodge who was elected in 2008
| Maureen Anne Cummings | Elected for 4 years in 2007 | 2029 votes (45.9%) |
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| Graham Leslie Isherwood | Elected for 4 years in 2006 | 1594 votes (35.8%) |
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| Susan Jane Lodge | Elected for 4 years in 2008 | 1783 votes (40.2%) |
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Summary 2008 |
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| Manifield (Lab) | 1730 (39%) |
| Lodge (Cons) | 1783 (40.2%) |
| Crossland (BNP) | 902 (20.3) |
| spoilt papers | 8 |
| Total | 4433 |
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Summary 2007 |
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| Cummings (Lab) | 2029 (45.9%) |
| Hick (Cons) | 1500 (33.9%) |
| Crossland (BNP) | 873 (19.7%) |
| spoilt papers | 23 |
| Total | 4425 |
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Summary 2006 |
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| Isherwood (Lab) | 1594 (35.8%) |
| Parry (Cons) | 1247 (28.0% |
| Crossland (BNP) | 868 (19.5%) |
| Power (Ind) | 729 (16.4%) |
| Spoilt papers | 12 |
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Summary 2004 |
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| Number of voters in the ward | 11976 |
| % Turnout | 43.76% |
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Party Breakdown |
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| Labour (3 candidates) | 44.6% |
| Conservative (3 candidates) | 26.4% |
| Independent (2 candidates) | 22% |
| BNP (1 candidate) | 6.6% |
Prior to June 2004, the councillors were Paul W Beckett, Chris A Heinitz and Roy Hirst who were all members of the Labour Party.
More information including contact details can be found on the Wakefield District Councillors web site by clicking here.