Frequently Asked Questions — Backwell Ward

Who won the Backwell ward election in 2023?

Green Party held Backwell ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 710 votes (39.9%). Turnout was 48.4%.

Which council does Backwell ward elect to?

Backwell is a ward within North Somerset. Councillors elected here sit on North Somerset Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 48.4% 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 Backwell in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.