Frequently Asked Questions — Parkgate Ward

Who won the Parkgate ward election in 2023?

Independent held Parkgate ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 583 votes (32.5%). Turnout was 45.6%.

Which council does Parkgate ward elect to?

Parkgate 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 45.6% 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 Parkgate in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.