Frequently Asked Questions — Witham South Ward

Who won the Witham South ward election in 2016?

Conservative held Witham South ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 70 votes (7.0%). Turnout was 23.1%.

Which council does Witham South ward elect to?

Witham South is a ward within Braintree. Councillors elected here sit on Braintree Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 23.1% 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 Witham South in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.