Frequently Asked Questions — Rossmere Ward

Who won the Rossmere ward election in 2010?

Labour held Rossmere ward at the 5 May 2010 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 664 votes (26.6%).

Which council does Rossmere ward elect to?

Rossmere is a ward within Hartlepool. Councillors elected here sit on Hartlepool 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 Rossmere in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.