The results of the by-election held in the Tyldesley ward on Thursday 29 September 2016 are as follows:
| Name of candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes | Percentage of votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Collett | Labour Party | 535 | 48.33% | Elected |
| Moira Stephenie Graham | Conservative and Unionist Party | 297 | 26.83% | N/A |
| Paul Richard Hindley | Liberal Democrats | 37 | 3.34% | N/A |
| Kim Sherrie Knight | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 238 | 21.50% | N/A |
Rejected ballot paper statement
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
- Want of an official mark -0
- Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to -1
- Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified -0
- Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty -4
- Total - 5
Turnout
- Electorate -4,783
- Verified ballot papers -1,112
- Turnout -23.25%