Frequently Asked Questions — Flamstead End Ward

Who won the Flamstead End ward election in 2019?

Conservative held Flamstead End ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 694 votes (46.4%). Turnout was 22.0%.

Which council does Flamstead End ward elect to?

Flamstead End is a ward within Broxbourne. Councillors elected here sit on Broxbourne Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 22.0% 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 Flamstead End in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.