Who won the Old Dalby ward election in 2011?

Conservative held Old Dalby ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 560 votes (72.0%). Turnout was 48.3%.

Which council does Old Dalby ward elect to?

Old Dalby is a ward within Melton. Councillors elected here sit on Melton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 48.3% 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 Old Dalby in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Old Dalby, Melton — 2011 Local Election Result

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CON HOLD: Old Dalby, Melton — 2011 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Old Dalby ward in Melton on 5 May 2011. The Conservative majority was 560 votes (72.0%). Turnout was 48.3%.

Previous Results — Old Dalby Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	CON	170	37.8%	0.0%
2 May 2019 local	CON	84	43.5%	0.0%
7 May 2015 local

Frequently Asked Questions — Old Dalby Ward

Who won the Old Dalby ward election in 2011?: Conservative held Old Dalby ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 560 votes (72.0%). Turnout was 48.3%.
Which council does Old Dalby ward elect to?: Old Dalby is a ward within Melton. Councillors elected here sit on Melton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 48.3% 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 Old Dalby in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.