Frequently Asked Questions — Strawberry Ward

Who won the Strawberry ward election in 2023?

Labour held Strawberry ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 623 votes (44.0%). Turnout was 34.8%.

Which council does Strawberry ward elect to?

Strawberry 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 34.8% 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 Strawberry in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.