Frequently Asked Questions — Quedgeley Severn Vale Ward

Who won the Quedgeley Severn Vale ward election in 2015?

Conservative held Quedgeley Severn Vale ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 674 votes (19.2%). Turnout was 65.2%.

Which council does Quedgeley Severn Vale ward elect to?

Quedgeley Severn Vale 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 65.2% 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 Quedgeley Severn Vale in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.