Frequently Asked Questions — Corfe Mullen Ward

Who won the Corfe Mullen ward election in 2017?

Liberal Democrats held Corfe Mullen ward at the 4 May 2017 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 303 votes (9.7%). Turnout was 39.3%.

Which council does Corfe Mullen ward elect to?

Corfe Mullen 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 39.3% 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 Corfe Mullen in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.