Frequently Asked Questions — Exe Valley Ward

Who won the Exe Valley ward election in 2025?

Liberal Democrats held Exe Valley ward at the 13 March 2025 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 119 votes (20.4%). Turnout was 28.0%.

Which council does Exe Valley ward elect to?

Exe Valley is a ward within East Devon. Councillors elected here sit on East Devon Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 28.0% 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 Exe Valley in 2025 is shown in the statistics above.