Who won the St Benet's ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held St Benet's ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 224 votes (24.8%). Turnout was 45.0%.

Which council does St Benet's ward elect to?

St Benet's 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 45.0% 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 St Benet's in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: St Benet's, North Norfolk — 2023 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: St Benet's, North Norfolk — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held St Benet's ward in North Norfolk on 4 May 2023. The Liberal Democrats majority was 224 votes (24.8%). Turnout was 45.0%.

Previous Results — St Benet's Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
2 May 2019 local	LD	331	46.0%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — St Benet's Ward

Who won the St Benet's ward election in 2023?: Liberal Democrats held St Benet's ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 224 votes (24.8%). Turnout was 45.0%.
Which council does St Benet's ward elect to?: St Benet's 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 45.0% 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 St Benet's in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.