Frequently Asked Questions — Bunbury Ward

Who won the Bunbury ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Bunbury ward at the 22 March 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 321 votes (25.8%). Turnout was 32.7%.

Which council does Bunbury ward elect to?

Bunbury is a ward within Cheshire East. Councillors elected here sit on Cheshire East Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 32.7% 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 Bunbury in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.