Local election results for Atherton
| Candidate | Party | Votes obtained | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Alec BRADBURY | Labour | 1456 | Elected |
| David John HIGGINBOTTOM | Liberal Democrats | 1211 | |
| Lee Michael KENDRICK-WALKER | Conservative | 352 | |
| Nicolas James REDMOND | The Green Party | 183 |
Contested seats: 1
Electorate: 10905
Spoilt ballot papers: 10
Turnout: 29.45%