Frequently Asked Questions — Prestbury Ward

Who won the Prestbury ward election in 2011?

Conservative held Prestbury ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,380 votes (74.1%).

Which council does Prestbury ward elect to?

Prestbury 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.

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 Prestbury in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.