Frequently Asked Questions — Blandford Ward

Who won the Blandford ward election in 2013?

Liberal Democrats held Blandford ward at the 2 May 2013 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 165 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 30.2%.

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. At this election 30.2% 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 Blandford in 2013 is shown in the statistics above.