Frequently Asked Questions — Colton & the Ridwares Ward

Who won the Colton & the Ridwares ward election in 2019?

Conservative held Colton & the Ridwares ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 277 votes (47.2%). Turnout was 31.6%.

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. At this election 31.6% 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 Colton & the Ridwares in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.