Frequently Asked Questions — Chesterton Ward

Who won the Chesterton ward election in 2015?

Liberal Democrats held Chesterton ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 188 votes (14.3%).

Which council does Chesterton ward elect to?

Chesterton is a ward within Cotswold. Councillors elected here sit on Cotswold 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 Chesterton in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.