Who won the Abbey ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Abbey ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 535 votes (29.3%).

Which council does Abbey ward elect to?

Abbey is a ward within Lincoln. Councillors elected here sit on Lincoln 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 Abbey in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: Abbey, Lincoln — 2023 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: Abbey, Lincoln — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held Abbey ward in Lincoln on 4 May 2023. The Liberal Democrats majority was 535 votes (29.3%).

Previous Results — Abbey Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
2 May 2024 local	LD	420	—	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LD	674	—	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LD	425	—	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey Ward

Who won the Abbey ward election in 2023?: Liberal Democrats held Abbey ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 535 votes (29.3%).
Which council does Abbey ward elect to?: Abbey is a ward within Lincoln. Councillors elected here sit on Lincoln 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 Abbey in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.