Frequently Asked Questions — Figge's Marsh Ward

Who won the Figge's Marsh ward election in 2016?

Labour held Figge's Marsh ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 2,381 votes (62.0%). Turnout was 47.2%.

Which council does Figge's Marsh ward elect to?

Figge's Marsh is a ward within Merton. Councillors elected here sit on Merton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 47.2% 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 Figge's Marsh in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.