Frequently Asked Questions — Northfield Ward

Who won the Northfield ward election in 2016?

Labour held Northfield ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 185 votes (3.2%). Turnout was 31.2%.

Which council does Northfield ward elect to?

Northfield is a ward within Birmingham. Councillors elected here sit on Birmingham Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.2% 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 Northfield in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.