Frequently Asked Questions — Appleby Ward

Who won the Appleby ward election in 2015?

Conservative held Appleby ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 577 votes (41.7%). Turnout was 79.0%.

Which council does Appleby ward elect to?

Appleby is a ward within North West Leicestershire. Councillors elected here sit on North West Leicestershire Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 79.0% 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 Appleby in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.