Frequently Asked Questions — Burnham Ward

Who won the Burnham ward election in 2019?

Conservative held Burnham ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 13 votes (1.9%).

Which council does Burnham ward elect to?

Burnham is a ward within Dartford. Councillors elected here sit on Dartford 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 Burnham in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.