Frequently Asked Questions — Eastleigh South Ward

Who won the Eastleigh South ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Eastleigh South ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 508 votes (26.1%). Turnout was 24.0%.

Which council does Eastleigh South ward elect to?

Eastleigh South is a ward within Eastleigh. Councillors elected here sit on Eastleigh Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 24.0% 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 Eastleigh South in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.