Election results for Farnworth

 Labour Win Councillor Valerie Hill was elected with a majority of 13%. A total of 1599 votes were cast.

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Councillor Valerie Hill	Labour	900	56%	Newly elected	n/a
Philip Balmer	Independent	699	44%	Not elected	n/a