Frequently Asked Questions — Malpas Ward

Who won the Malpas ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Malpas ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 305 votes (20.7%). Turnout was 38.9%.

Which council does Malpas ward elect to?

Malpas is a ward within Cheshire West and Chester. Councillors elected here sit on Cheshire West and Chester Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 38.9% 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 Malpas in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.