Frequently Asked Questions — Revel and Binley Woods Ward

Who won the Revel and Binley Woods ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Revel and Binley Woods ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 899 votes (47.0%). Turnout was 36.1%.

Which council does Revel and Binley Woods ward elect to?

Revel and Binley Woods is a ward within Rugby. Councillors elected here sit on Rugby Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 36.1% 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 Revel and Binley Woods in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.