Frequently Asked Questions — Redlands Ward

Who won the Redlands ward election in 2021?

Green Party held Redlands ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 10 votes (0.4%). Turnout was 36.9%.

Which council does Redlands ward elect to?

Redlands is a ward within Reading. Councillors elected here sit on Reading Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 36.9% 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 Redlands in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.