Frequently Asked Questions — Mendip Ward

Who won the Mendip ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Mendip ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 645 votes (59.0%). Turnout was 46.6%.

Which council does Mendip ward elect to?

Mendip is a ward within Bath and North East Somerset. Councillors elected here sit on Bath and North East Somerset Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 46.6% 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 Mendip in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.