Frequently Asked Questions — Shipley Ward

Who won the Shipley ward election in 2021?

Green Party held Shipley ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 2,144 votes (37.8%). Turnout was 47.8%.

Which council does Shipley ward elect to?

Shipley is a ward within Bradford. Councillors elected here sit on Bradford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 47.8% 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 Shipley in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.