Frequently Asked Questions — Waltham-on-the-Wolds Ward

Who won the Waltham-on-the-Wolds ward election in 2015?

Independent held Waltham-on-the-Wolds ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 225 votes (24.0%). Turnout was 72.5%.

Which council does Waltham-on-the-Wolds ward elect to?

Waltham-on-the-Wolds 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 72.5% 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 Waltham-on-the-Wolds in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.