Frequently Asked Questions — Blandford Ward

Who won the Blandford ward election in 2009?

Liberal Democrats held Blandford ward at the 4 June 2009 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 548 votes (19.1%).

Which council does Blandford ward elect to?

Blandford is a ward within Dorset. Councillors elected here sit on Dorset 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 Blandford in 2009 is shown in the statistics above.