Frequently Asked Questions — Colton & the Ridwares Ward

Who won the Colton & the Ridwares ward election in 2015?

Conservative held Colton & the Ridwares ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 0 votes.

Which council does Colton & the Ridwares ward elect to?

Colton & the Ridwares is a ward within Lichfield. Councillors elected here sit on Lichfield Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Colton & the Ridwares in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.