Frequently Asked Questions — West End North Ward

Who won the West End North ward election in 2015?

Liberal Democrats held West End North ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 136 votes (4.7%). Turnout was 69.4%.

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 69.4% 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 2015 is shown in the statistics above.