Frequently Asked Questions — Holywell Ward

Who won the Holywell ward election in 2014?

Green Party held Holywell ward at the 22 May 2014 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 306 votes (20.4%). Turnout was 37.2%.

Which council does Holywell ward elect to?

Holywell is a ward within Oxford. Councillors elected here sit on Oxford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 37.2% 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 Holywell in 2014 is shown in the statistics above.