Who won the Marks Tey and Layer ward election in 2024?

Conservative held Marks Tey and Layer ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 603 votes (27.3%).

Which council does Marks Tey and Layer ward elect to?

Marks Tey and Layer 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 Marks Tey and Layer in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Marks Tey and Layer, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Marks Tey and Layer, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Marks Tey and Layer ward in Colchester on 2 May 2024. The Conservative majority was 603 votes (27.3%).

Previous Results — Marks Tey and Layer Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	CON	797	29.3%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	CON	937	30.3%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local

Frequently Asked Questions — Marks Tey and Layer Ward

Who won the Marks Tey and Layer ward election in 2024?: Conservative held Marks Tey and Layer ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 603 votes (27.3%).
Which council does Marks Tey and Layer ward elect to?: Marks Tey and Layer 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 Marks Tey and Layer in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.