Frequently Asked Questions — Manor House Ward

Who won the Manor House ward election in 2018?

Labour held Manor House ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 399 votes (33.9%). Turnout was 16.4%.

Which council does Manor House ward elect to?

Manor House is a ward within Hartlepool. Councillors elected here sit on Hartlepool Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 16.4% 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 Manor House in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.