Frequently Asked Questions — Holderness Ward

Who won the Holderness ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Holderness ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 839 votes (36.3%). Turnout was 26.4%.

Which council does Holderness ward elect to?

Holderness is a ward within Kingston upon Hull, City of. Councillors elected here sit on Kingston upon Hull, City of Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.4% 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 Holderness in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.