Frequently Asked Questions — Widewater Ward

Who won the Widewater ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Widewater ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 328 votes (21.2%). Turnout was 32.6%.

Which council does Widewater ward elect to?

Widewater is a ward within Adur. Councillors elected here sit on Adur Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 32.6% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Widewater in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.