Who won the Lexden and Braiswick ward election in 2024?

Conservative held Lexden and Braiswick ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 864 votes (33.8%).

Which council does Lexden and Braiswick ward elect to?

Lexden and Braiswick 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 Lexden and Braiswick in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Lexden and Braiswick, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Lexden and Braiswick, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Lexden and Braiswick ward in Colchester on 2 May 2024. The Conservative majority was 864 votes (33.8%).

Previous Results — Lexden and Braiswick Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	CON	1,077	36.8%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	CON	751	37.3%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local

Frequently Asked Questions — Lexden and Braiswick Ward

Who won the Lexden and Braiswick ward election in 2024?: Conservative held Lexden and Braiswick ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 864 votes (33.8%).
Which council does Lexden and Braiswick ward elect to?: Lexden and Braiswick 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 Lexden and Braiswick in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.