Frequently Asked Questions — Downhall and Rawreth Ward

Who won the Downhall and Rawreth ward election in 2018?

Liberal Democrats held Downhall and Rawreth ward at the 18 January 2018 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 401 votes (16.2%). Turnout was 20.4%.

Which council does Downhall and Rawreth ward elect to?

Downhall and Rawreth is a ward within Rochford. Councillors elected here sit on Rochford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 20.4% 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 Downhall and Rawreth in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.