Local election results for Atherton
| Candidate | Party | Votes obtained | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomson SPLAINE | Liberal Democrat | 1705 | Elected |
| David John HIGGINBOTTOM | Liberal Democrat | 1525 | Elected |
| Karen ALDRED | Labour Party Candidate | 1487 | Elected |
| Andrew Philip MOORE | Liberal Democrat | 1414 | |
| Philip LOUDON | Labour Party Candidate | 1320 | |
| Reginald HOLMES | Labour Party Candidate | 1292 | |
| Malcolm Harry PARR | The Conservative Party Candidate | 449 | |
| Nicholas James REDMOND | The Green Party | 310 |
Contested seats: 3
Electorate: 10952
Spoilt ballot papers: 19
Turnout: 28.98%