Frequently Asked Questions — Langham Ward

Who won the Langham ward election in 2011?

Independent held Langham ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 20 votes (3.6%). Turnout was 48.9%.

Which council does Langham ward elect to?

Langham is a ward within Rutland. Councillors elected here sit on Rutland Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 48.9% 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 Langham in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.