Frequently Asked Questions — Portishead West Ward

Who won the Portishead West ward election in 2007?

Conservative held Portishead West ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 407 votes (34.6%).

Which council does Portishead West ward elect to?

Portishead West 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.

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 Portishead West in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.