Frequently Asked Questions — Gorrell Ward

Who won the Gorrell ward election in 2021?

Green Party held Gorrell ward at the 18 November 2021 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 346 votes (13.2%). Turnout was 31.4%.

Which council does Gorrell ward elect to?

Gorrell is a ward within Canterbury. Councillors elected here sit on Canterbury Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.4% 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 Gorrell in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.