Frequently Asked Questions — St Neots Eynesbury Ward

What is St Neots known for?

St Neots is the settlement containing St Neots Eynesbury ward. St Neots is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is 18 miles (29 km) west of Cambridge. The areas of Eynesbury, Eaton Ford, Eaton Socon, Love's Farm and Wintringham form part of the town.

Who won the St Neots Eynesbury ward election in 2014?

Independent gained St Neots Eynesbury ward at the 22 May 2014 Local Election, taking the seat from Conservative. Independent won with a majority of 603 votes (26.6%). Turnout was 29.6%.

What was the swing in St Neots Eynesbury at the 2014 election?

The swing in St Neots Eynesbury was 27.2% from CON to IND — a modest shift towards IND. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.

Which council does St Neots Eynesbury ward elect to?

St Neots Eynesbury is a ward within Huntingdonshire. Councillors elected here sit on Huntingdonshire Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.6% 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 St Neots Eynesbury in 2014 is shown in the statistics above.