Frequently Asked Questions — Friskney Ward

Who won the Friskney ward election in 2023?

Independent held Friskney ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 83 votes (20.0%). Turnout was 23.3%.

Which council does Friskney ward elect to?

Friskney 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 23.3% 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 Friskney in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.