Frequently Asked Questions — Gisburn & Rimington Ward

Who won the Gisburn & Rimington ward election in 2015?

Conservative held Gisburn & Rimington ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 331 votes (41.1%). Turnout was 73.3%.

Which council does Gisburn & Rimington ward elect to?

Gisburn & Rimington is a ward within Ribble Valley. Councillors elected here sit on Ribble Valley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 73.3% 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 Gisburn & Rimington in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.