Frequently Asked Questions — Hazlemere Ward

Who won the Hazlemere ward election in 2017?

Conservative held Hazlemere ward at the 4 May 2017 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,308 votes (54.5%). Turnout was 32.3%.

Which council does Hazlemere ward elect to?

Hazlemere is a ward within Buckinghamshire. Councillors elected here sit on Buckinghamshire Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 32.3% 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 Hazlemere in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.