Frequently Asked Questions — Sidmouth Rural Ward

Who won the Sidmouth Rural ward election in 2015?

Independent held Sidmouth Rural ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 204 votes (14.3%). Turnout was 77.3%.

Which council does Sidmouth Rural ward elect to?

Sidmouth Rural is a ward within East Devon. Councillors elected here sit on East Devon Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 77.3% 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 Sidmouth Rural in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.