Frequently Asked Questions — Wragby Ward

Who won the Wragby ward election in 2011?

Independent held Wragby ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 286 votes (30.2%). Turnout was 51.0%.

Which council does Wragby ward elect to?

Wragby 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 51.0% 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 Wragby in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.