Frequently Asked Questions — Barnwood Ward

Who won the Barnwood ward election in 2014?

Liberal Democrats held Barnwood ward at the 22 May 2014 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 403 votes (14.2%). Turnout was 36.1%.

Which council does Barnwood ward elect to?

Barnwood is a ward within Gloucester. Councillors elected here sit on Gloucester Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 36.1% 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 Barnwood in 2014 is shown in the statistics above.