Frequently Asked Questions — Westham Ward

Who won the Westham ward election in 2013?

Liberal Democrats held Westham ward at the 2 May 2013 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 364 votes (16.8%). Turnout was 29.9%.

Which council does Westham ward elect to?

Westham 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 29.9% 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 Westham in 2013 is shown in the statistics above.