Who won the Highwoods ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Highwoods ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 230 votes (10.9%).

Which council does Highwoods ward elect to?

Highwoods 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 Highwoods in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: Highwoods, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: Highwoods, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held Highwoods ward in Colchester on 2 May 2024. The Liberal Democrats majority was 230 votes (10.9%).

Previous Results — Highwoods Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LD	-159	30.2%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LABGAIN	-155	28.3%	+17.6%
6 May 2021 local	INDGAIN	116

Frequently Asked Questions — Highwoods Ward

Who won the Highwoods ward election in 2024?: Liberal Democrats held Highwoods ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 230 votes (10.9%).
Which council does Highwoods ward elect to?: Highwoods 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 Highwoods in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.