Who won the New Mills ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held New Mills ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 240 votes (45.8%). Turnout was 29.2%.

Which council does New Mills ward elect to?

New Mills is a ward within Cotswold. Councillors elected here sit on Cotswold Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.2% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

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 New Mills in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: New Mills, Cotswold — 2023 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: New Mills, Cotswold — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held New Mills ward in Cotswold on 4 May 2023. The Liberal Democrats majority was 240 votes (45.8%). Turnout was 29.2%.

Previous Results — New Mills Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
2 May 2019 local	LD	241	24.2%	0.0%
7 May 2015 local	LD	131	—	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — New Mills Ward

Who won the New Mills ward election in 2023?: Liberal Democrats held New Mills ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 240 votes (45.8%). Turnout was 29.2%.
Which council does New Mills ward elect to?: New Mills is a ward within Cotswold. Councillors elected here sit on Cotswold Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.2% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.
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 New Mills in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.