Frequently Asked Questions — Harewood Ward

Who won the Harewood ward election in 2019?

Conservative held Harewood ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,123 votes (55.7%). Turnout was 37.8%.

Which council does Harewood ward elect to?

Harewood 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 37.8% 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 Harewood in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.