Frequently Asked Questions — Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Ward

Who won the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward election in 2024?

Labour held Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 455 votes (24.1%). Turnout was 26.1%.

Which council does Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward elect to?

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is a ward within Cherwell. Councillors elected here sit on Cherwell Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.1% 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 Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.