Frequently Asked Questions — Rotherham West Ward

Who won the Rotherham West ward election in 2012?

Labour held Rotherham West ward at the 3 May 2012 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,062 votes (36.3%). Turnout was 31.1%.

Which council does Rotherham West ward elect to?

Rotherham West 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 31.1% 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 Rotherham West in 2012 is shown in the statistics above.