Frequently Asked Questions — Newtown and St Leonard's Ward

Who won the Newtown and St Leonard's ward election in 2023?

Green Party held Newtown and St Leonard's ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 338 votes (12.4%). Turnout was 41.4%.

Which council does Newtown and St Leonard's ward elect to?

Newtown and St Leonard's is a ward within Exeter. Councillors elected here sit on Exeter Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 41.4% 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 Newtown and St Leonard's in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.