Frequently Asked Questions — Clevedon East Ward

Who won the Clevedon East ward election in 2011?

Independent held Clevedon East ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 284 votes (23.8%). Turnout was 45.7%.

Which council does Clevedon East ward elect to?

Clevedon East 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 45.7% 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 Clevedon East in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.