Frequently Asked Questions — Erpingham Ward

Who won the Erpingham ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Erpingham ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 314 votes (30.5%). Turnout was 47.1%.

Which council does Erpingham ward elect to?

Erpingham is a ward within North Norfolk. Councillors elected here sit on North Norfolk Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 47.1% 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 Erpingham in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.