Frequently Asked Questions — The Wolds Ward

Who won the The Wolds ward election in 2015?

Conservative held The Wolds ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,112 votes (54.7%). Turnout was 79.7%.

Which council does The Wolds ward elect to?

The Wolds is a ward within Charnwood. Councillors elected here sit on Charnwood Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 79.7% 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 The Wolds in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.