Who won the Hilsea ward election in 2024?

Independent held Hilsea ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 960 votes (35.2%).

Which council does Hilsea ward elect to?

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

IND HOLD: Hilsea, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result

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IND HOLD: Hilsea, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Independent held Hilsea ward in Portsmouth on 2 May 2024. The Independent majority was 960 votes (35.2%).

Previous Results — Hilsea Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	IND	1,133	32.2%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	IND	22	30.7%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	CONGAIN	980	29.5%

Frequently Asked Questions — Hilsea Ward

Who won the Hilsea ward election in 2024?: Independent held Hilsea ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 960 votes (35.2%).
Which council does Hilsea ward elect to?: Hilsea is a ward within Portsmouth. Councillors elected here sit on Portsmouth 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 Hilsea in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.