Frequently Asked Questions — Nevile & Langar Ward

Who won the Nevile & Langar ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Nevile & Langar ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 229 votes (23.2%). Turnout was 39.5%.

Which council does Nevile & Langar ward elect to?

Nevile & Langar 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 39.5% 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 Nevile & Langar in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.