Frequently Asked Questions — Mendlesham Ward

Who won the Mendlesham ward election in 2007?

Green Party held Mendlesham ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 613 votes (56.7%).

Which council does Mendlesham ward elect to?

Mendlesham is a ward within Mid Suffolk. Councillors elected here sit on Mid Suffolk 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 Mendlesham in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.