Frequently Asked Questions — Maypole & Leyton Cross Ward

Who won the Maypole & Leyton Cross ward election in 2022?

Conservative held Maypole & Leyton Cross ward at the 27 January 2022 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 258 votes (48.8%). Turnout was 24.3%.

Which council does Maypole & Leyton Cross ward elect to?

Maypole & Leyton Cross is a ward within Dartford. Councillors elected here sit on Dartford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 24.3% 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross in 2022 is shown in the statistics above.