Frequently Asked Questions — Burgh le Marsh Ward

Who won the Burgh le Marsh ward election in 2019?

Other held Burgh le Marsh ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Other won with a majority of 142 votes (22.0%). Turnout was 31.9%.

Which council does Burgh le Marsh ward elect to?

Burgh le Marsh is a ward within East Lindsey. Councillors elected here sit on East Lindsey Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.9% 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 Burgh le Marsh in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.