Who won the Wivenhoe ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Wivenhoe ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 495 votes (18.1%).

Which council does Wivenhoe ward elect to?

Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: Wivenhoe, Colchester — 2024 Local Election Result

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

Liberal Democrats held Wivenhoe ward in Colchester on 2 May 2024. The Liberal Democrats majority was 495 votes (18.1%).

Previous Results — Wivenhoe Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LD	1,724	38.6%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LD	780	44.2%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LD	225	42.4%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Wivenhoe Ward

Who won the Wivenhoe ward election in 2024?: Liberal Democrats held Wivenhoe ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 495 votes (18.1%).
Which council does Wivenhoe ward elect to?: Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.