Frequently Asked Questions — Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Ward

Who won the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Sherborne St John & Rooksdown ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 175 votes (7.8%). Turnout was 27.3%.

Which council does Sherborne St John & Rooksdown ward elect to?

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is a ward within Basingstoke and Deane. Councillors elected here sit on Basingstoke and Deane Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 27.3% 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 Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.