Frequently Asked Questions — Garforth & Swillington Ward

Who won the Garforth & Swillington ward election in 2019?

Independent held Garforth & Swillington ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 2,930 votes (46.0%). Turnout was 39.9%.

Which council does Garforth & Swillington ward elect to?

Garforth & Swillington is a ward within Leeds. Councillors elected here sit on Leeds Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 39.9% 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 Garforth & Swillington in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.