Frequently Asked Questions — Tilehurst Ward

Who won the Tilehurst ward election in 2021?

Liberal Democrats held Tilehurst ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 274 votes (10.1%). Turnout was 37.0%.

Which council does Tilehurst ward elect to?

Tilehurst 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 37.0% 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 Tilehurst in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.