Frequently Asked Questions — Peel Common Ward

Who won the Peel Common ward election in 2021?

Conservative held Peel Common ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 296 votes (22.7%). Turnout was 39.0%.

Which council does Peel Common ward elect to?

Peel Common is a ward within Gosport. Councillors elected here sit on Gosport Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 39.0% 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 Peel Common in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.