Frequently Asked Questions — Neston Ward

Who won the Neston ward election in 2011?

Labour held Neston ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 159 votes (11.6%).

Which council does Neston ward elect to?

Neston 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.

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 Neston in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.