Election results for Failsworth West

 Labour Win Glenys Butterworth was elected with a majority of 66%. A total of 1962 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 34% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Glenys Butterworth	Labour	1532	78%	Newly elected	n/a
Ron Wise	Liberal Democrats	245	12%	Not elected	n/a
Miranda Meadowcroft	Green Party	185	9%	Not elected	n/a