Frequently Asked Questions — South Downham Ward

Who won the South Downham ward election in 2023?

Conservative held South Downham ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 83 votes (11.1%). Turnout was 37.2%.

Which council does South Downham ward elect to?

South Downham is a ward within King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Councillors elected here sit on King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 37.2% 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 South Downham in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.