Frequently Asked Questions — Caister South Ward

What is Caister-on-Sea known for?

Caister-on-Sea is the settlement containing Caister South ward. Caister-on-Sea, known colloquially as Caister, is a large village, seaside resort and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 2+3⁄4 miles north of Great Yarmouth and 18 miles east of Norwich on the North Sea coast.

Who won the Caister South ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Caister South ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 244 votes (19.5%). Turnout was 33.8%.

Which council does Caister South ward elect to?

Caister South is a ward within Great Yarmouth. Councillors elected here sit on Great Yarmouth Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.8% 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 Caister South in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.