Who won the Ashdown ward election in 2024?

Conservative held Ashdown ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 72 votes (5.9%).

Which council does Ashdown ward elect to?

Ashdown is a ward within Hastings. Councillors elected here sit on Hastings 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 Ashdown in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Ashdown, Hastings — 2024 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Ashdown, Hastings — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Ashdown ward in Hastings on 2 May 2024. The Conservative majority was 72 votes (5.9%).

Previous Results — Ashdown Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
5 May 2022 local	CON	269	31.1%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	CON	510	32.1%	0.0%
3 May 2018 local	CON	236	33.5%	—

Frequently Asked Questions — Ashdown Ward

Who won the Ashdown ward election in 2024?: Conservative held Ashdown ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 72 votes (5.9%).
Which council does Ashdown ward elect to?: Ashdown is a ward within Hastings. Councillors elected here sit on Hastings 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 Ashdown in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.