Frequently Asked Questions — Sheldon Ward

Who won the Sheldon ward election in 2016?

Liberal Democrats held Sheldon ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 1,814 votes (38.6%). Turnout was 29.2%.

Which council does Sheldon ward elect to?

Sheldon 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 29.2% 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 Sheldon in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.