Frequently Asked Questions — Nork Ward

Who won the Nork ward election in 2023?

Other held Nork ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Other won with a majority of 730 votes (30.9%). Turnout was 33.1%.

Which council does Nork ward elect to?

Nork is a ward within Reigate and Banstead. Councillors elected here sit on Reigate and Banstead Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.1% 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 Nork in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.