Frequently Asked Questions — West End North Ward

Who won the West End North ward election in 2014?

Liberal Democrats held West End North ward at the 22 May 2014 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 446 votes (27.3%). Turnout was 39.3%.

Which council does West End North ward elect to?

West End North 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 39.3% 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 West End North in 2014 is shown in the statistics above.