Frequently Asked Questions — East Bridgford Ward

Who won the East Bridgford ward election in 2015?

Conservative held East Bridgford ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 882 votes (53.0%). Turnout was 73.3%.

Which council does East Bridgford ward elect to?

East Bridgford is a ward within Rushcliffe. Councillors elected here sit on Rushcliffe 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 East Bridgford in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.