The Swinton South ward by-election was held on Tuesday 7 January 2014.
| Candidate | Party | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| Blower, Neil | Labour Party | 661 |
| Broomhead, Anne | Conservative Party | 298 |
| Cullen, Steve | Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts | 43 |
| O'Neill, Joe | Green Party | 196 |
| Wakefield, Robert | UK Independence Party | 215 |
| Whitelegg, Paul | English Democrats - "Putting England First!" | 54 |