Frequently Asked Questions — Gordano Valley Ward

Who won the Gordano Valley ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Gordano Valley ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 180 votes (12.0%). Turnout was 42.8%.

Which council does Gordano Valley ward elect to?

Gordano Valley 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 42.8% 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 Gordano Valley in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.