Frequently Asked Questions — Bushey Park Ward

Who won the Bushey Park ward election in 2012?

Conservative held Bushey Park ward at the 3 May 2012 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 534 votes (48.2%). Turnout was 31.3%.

Which council does Bushey Park ward elect to?

Bushey Park is a ward within Hertsmere. Councillors elected here sit on Hertsmere Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.3% 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 Bushey Park in 2012 is shown in the statistics above.