Frequently Asked Questions — Blackwater and Hawley Ward

Who won the Blackwater and Hawley ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Blackwater and Hawley ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 663 votes (37.1%).

Which council does Blackwater and Hawley ward elect to?

Blackwater and Hawley is a ward within Hart. Councillors elected here sit on Hart Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Blackwater and Hawley in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.