Who won the Castle ward election in 2024?

Green Party held Castle ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 421 votes (15.0%).

Which council does Castle ward elect to?

Castle is a ward within Colchester. Councillors elected here sit on Colchester 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 Castle in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

GRN HOLD: Castle, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result

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GRN HOLD: Castle, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Green Party held Castle ward in Colchester on 2 May 2024. The Green Party majority was 421 votes (15.0%).

Previous Results — Castle Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	GRN	719	33.4%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	GRN	626	35.6%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	GRN	160	37.3%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Ward

Who won the Castle ward election in 2024?: Green Party held Castle ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 421 votes (15.0%).
Which council does Castle ward elect to?: Castle is a ward within Colchester. Councillors elected here sit on Colchester 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 Castle in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.