Who won the Petersfield ward election in 2024?

Labour held Petersfield ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 765 votes (30.0%).

Which council does Petersfield ward elect to?

Petersfield is a ward within Cambridge. Councillors elected here sit on Cambridge Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Petersfield in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Petersfield, Cambridge — 2024 Local Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Petersfield, Cambridge — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Petersfield ward in Cambridge on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 765 votes (30.0%).

Previous Results — Petersfield Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LAB	793	38.3%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LAB	956	42.1%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LAB	447	51.8%	—

Frequently Asked Questions — Petersfield Ward

Who won the Petersfield ward election in 2024?: Labour held Petersfield ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 765 votes (30.0%).
Which council does Petersfield ward elect to?: Petersfield is a ward within Cambridge. Councillors elected here sit on Cambridge Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.
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 Petersfield in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.