Who won the Dunton ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Dunton ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 332 votes (39.5%). Turnout was 40.5%.

Which council does Dunton ward elect to?

Dunton is a ward within Harborough. Councillors elected here sit on Harborough Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 40.5% 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 Dunton in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Dunton, Harborough — 2023 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Dunton, Harborough — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Dunton ward in Harborough on 4 May 2023. The Conservative majority was 332 votes (39.5%). Turnout was 40.5%.

Previous Results — Dunton Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
2 May 2019 local	CON	409	42.4%	0.0%
7 May 2015 local	CON	880	77.4%	0.0%
5 May 2011 local

Frequently Asked Questions — Dunton Ward

Who won the Dunton ward election in 2023?: Conservative held Dunton ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 332 votes (39.5%). Turnout was 40.5%.
Which council does Dunton ward elect to?: Dunton is a ward within Harborough. Councillors elected here sit on Harborough Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 40.5% 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 Dunton in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.