Frequently Asked Questions — Anston & Woodsetts Ward

Who won the Anston & Woodsetts ward election in 2015?

Labour held Anston & Woodsetts ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 54 votes (0.9%). Turnout was 65.6%.

Which council does Anston & Woodsetts ward elect to?

Anston & Woodsetts is a ward within Rotherham. Councillors elected here sit on Rotherham Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 65.6% 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 Anston & Woodsetts in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.