Frequently Asked Questions — Central & West Bank Ward

Who won the Central & West Bank ward election in 2023?

Labour held Central & West Bank ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 242 votes (33.6%). Turnout was 15.4%.

Which council does Central & West Bank ward elect to?

Central & West Bank is a ward within Halton. Councillors elected here sit on Halton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 15.4% 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 Central & West Bank in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.