IND GAIN from LAB: Sturton, Bassetlaw — 2007 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Independent gained Sturton ward from Labour in Bassetlaw on 3 May 2007. The Independent majority was 514 votes (67.1%). The swing was 72.4% from LAB to IND.
Independent gained Sturton ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election, taking the seat from Labour. Independent won with a majority of 514 votes (67.1%).
What was the swing in Sturton at the 2007 election?
The swing in Sturton was 72.4% from LAB to IND — a significant shift towards IND. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Sturton ward elect to?
Sturton is a ward within Bassetlaw. Councillors elected here sit on Bassetlaw Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.
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 Sturton in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.
