Who won the Bowthorpe ward election in 2024?

Labour held Bowthorpe ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 859 votes (44.3%).

Which council does Bowthorpe ward elect to?

Bowthorpe is a ward within Norwich. Councillors elected here sit on Norwich 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 Bowthorpe in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Bowthorpe, Norwich — 2024 Local Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Bowthorpe, Norwich — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Bowthorpe ward in Norwich on 2 May 2024. The Labour majority was 859 votes (44.3%).

Previous Results — Bowthorpe Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LAB	890	28.1%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LAB	761	29.1%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LAB	511	32.4%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Bowthorpe Ward

Who won the Bowthorpe ward election in 2024?: Labour held Bowthorpe ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 859 votes (44.3%).
Which council does Bowthorpe ward elect to?: Bowthorpe is a ward within Norwich. Councillors elected here sit on Norwich 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 Bowthorpe in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.