Election results for St James

 Labour Win Nigel Newton was elected with a majority of 20%. A total of 1932 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 28% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Nigel Newton	Labour	1155	60%	Elected	27%
Stephen Fairbrother	Liberal Democrats	777	40%	Not elected	n/a