Frequently Asked Questions — Westgate Ward

Who won the Westgate ward election in 2017?

Labour held Westgate ward at the 8 June 2017 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 783 votes (19.3%). Turnout was 80.5%.

Which council does Westgate ward elect to?

Westgate 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 80.5% 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 Westgate in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.