Frequently Asked Questions — Walton Central Ward

Who won the Walton Central ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Walton Central ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 246 votes (10.2%).

Which council does Walton Central ward elect to?

Walton Central is a ward within Elmbridge. Councillors elected here sit on Elmbridge Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Walton Central in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.