Frequently Asked Questions — Mendlesham Ward

Who won the Mendlesham ward election in 2011?

Green Party held Mendlesham ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 541 votes (52.4%). Turnout was 56.6%.

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. At this election 56.6% 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 Mendlesham in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.