Frequently Asked Questions — Gamesley Ward

Who won the Gamesley ward election in 2007?

Labour held Gamesley ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 104 votes (24.1%).

Which council does Gamesley ward elect to?

Gamesley is a ward within High Peak. Councillors elected here sit on High Peak 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 Gamesley in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.